Burlington drives down freight costs in Q2

The retailer renegotiated freight contracts and leveraged lower fuel rates to cut transportation costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2023

Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline

The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2023

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

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Macy’s renegotiates carrier contracts for lower delivery costs

The department store retailer uses UPS and the U.S. Postal Service but did not specify which deals were adjusted.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2023

Dollar Tree eyes distribution efficiency with temperature controls

The technology is expected to reduce cross-stocking expenses and increase flexibility, the retailer’s CEO said.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 29, 2023

Giant Food to close 3 e-commerce facilities

The grocery chain will shutter centers in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware as it shifts to a localized fulfillment model.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2023

Guess aims to shrink inventories by 10% this year

The apparel brand is cutting stock levels as its supply chain speeds up, and as new planning and allocating systems come online.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 28, 2023

Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas

Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2023

Under Armour inventory up 38% as stock struggles roll on

The footwear and apparel brand is searching for a new chief supply chain officer as it tries to reposition its brand and keep inventories from piling up.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 22, 2023

Macy’s inventory churn holds steady in Q2

The retailer has focused on merchandise management as it works to maintain margins amid reduced consumer spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 22, 2023

Target’s operating profit leaps 273% after long battle against inventory

The spike follows last year’s painful stock clearing that “laid the groundwork for the recovery and profitability,” its CEO said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 21, 2023

TJX sees extra supply in the market for another 12 months

Along with others’ excess stock, the off-price retailer has found inventory opportunities amid the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

Delivery providers Pickup Now, Point Pickup merge to create ‘one-stop shop’

The combined company can grow by attracting mass merchandisers that sell a mix of different-sized items, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2023

Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while new product introductions are at their highest in three years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

Stitch Fix closing Pennsylvania fulfillment center as it readies new warehouse strategy

The apparel retailer's founder said closing two U.S. facilities will better optimize its inventory. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2023

Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2023

Macy’s chief supply chain officer exits

Dennis Mullahy, who joined the department store from crafting retailer Michaels, stepped down in July after four years in the role.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 3, 2023

Levi Strauss strengthens East Coast e-commerce fulfillment with Kentucky facility

The 575,700-square-foot facility aims to lower lead times and optimize inventory positioning.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 1, 2023

How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

The sports equipment retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

By Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2023

UPS-Teamsters deal: 9 reactions from Biden, industry groups

Federal officials, industry experts and retail groups all expressed relief over the tentative agreement reached Tuesday.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2023

Why supply chain execs should watch the US housing market

Supply Chain Dive panelists offered varying takes on whether the U.S. economy is headed for a bumpy landing or not.

By David Taube • July 26, 2023

Lowe’s expands same-day delivery nationwide with OneRail

The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2023

Temu accuses Shein of monopolizing suppliers

The ultra-fast fashion company alleged that its rival has forced exclusive agreements and “loyalty oaths" on manufacturers in the sector. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of local supplier pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Hallmark centralizes distribution network with second Liberty facility

The 850,000-square-foot hub is located less than a mile from its existing warehouse and will reduce transportation needs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2023