Joann bolsters ocean carrier mix, capacity in preparation for holidays

After spending around $35.3 million to free up stranded containers last quarter, the craft retailer is also focused on controlling freight costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 8, 2022

Retail inventory in 2022: Normal is still nowhere in sight

With Target taking the vocal lead, retailers are flushing out excess inventory to reset for the holidays. How much they’ll sell then is anybody’s guess.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2022

Waiting for 'Lady Day': A Billie Holiday book's supply chain saga

On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.

By Colin Campbell • July 7, 2022

Walmart GoLocal pushes deeper into food delivery with Local Express

Independent grocers and other users of Local Express' platform will have access to same-day shipping through the arrangement, a critical offering to satisfy on-demand orders.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

Walmart to levy a pickup and fuel charge on suppliers as transportation costs climb

The charges, starting Aug. 1, come as the retailer looks to pass on rising inflation costs that have dampened profits.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

La-Z-Boy makes 'structural changes' across supply chain to tackle backlog

The furniture retailer is leasing manufacturing plants in Mexico and adding suppliers to lower lead times.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 28, 2022

Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022

Lego to open first US factory in Virginia

The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 21, 2022

Old Navy struggles with demand planning due to supply chain delays

The Gap-owned retailer is rebalancing its inventory mix after shipping delays left the company with excess product that is "out of sync" with consumer preferences.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 16, 2022

Family Dollar to shutter distribution center FDA flagged as rodent-infested

Issues at the Arkansas facility led to a voluntary recall of several product categories and the temporary closure of some 400 stores.

By Max Garland • June 14, 2022

'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit

The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022

Urban Outfitters trims low-profit SKUs to boost margins

Fewer styles and larger orders are among the tactics Urban Outfitters is using to offset rising freight costs.

By Colin Campbell • June 10, 2022

American Eagle’s logistics arm adds Saks Off Fifth, Fanatics as customers

Six months after announcing its Quiet Logistics acquisition, the retailer is on the hunt for more clients.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2022

Omnicom's new supply chain tool adjusts media spend based on inventory

Shifts to media spend sometimes happen after customers had been sent to empty shelves, negatively affecting brand performance.

By Chris Kelly • June 2, 2022

Target sees profit hit from fuel costs, excess bulky inventory

Despite higher costs, the retailer is taking a selective approach to price hikes.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 27, 2022

Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2022

Walmart GoLocal expands delivery to 1,600 locations

Expanding its service should help GoLocal operate more efficiently as it competes with other same-day delivery providers.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2022

REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

By Kate Magill • May 18, 2022

Under Armour is canceling orders due to supply chain issues

All of the planned order cancellations are related to supply issues and not demand, CEO Patrik Frisk said.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 13, 2022

Diversified sourcing helps Levi's avoid disruption from China lockdowns

Less than 1% of the apparel maker's products come from China, after a yearslong strategy to diversify its supply.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 12, 2022

Target prioritizes supply chain in leadership shuffle

The retailer is capitalizing on recent growth with investments in digital, fulfillment and distribution capabilities.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022

How digital procurement with Amazon Business cultivates more sustainable supply chains

Customers care about the sustainability commitment of the brands they choose to do business with.

April 25, 2022

Amazon to expand fulfillment reach with 'Buy with Prime'

The new initiative will allow non-affiliated sellers to use the e-commerce giant's distribution services.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2022

Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2022

How Lowe's retooled its logistics network to meet pandemic demand

Leveraging coastal holding facilities and shifting to a market delivery model are two pillars in the company's strategy, said Don Frieson, EVP of supply chain.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2022