Macy's plan to speed up its supply chain starts with inventory management

By having a supply chain that looks at in-store and warehouse inventory as a whole, the retailer says it can strengthen its margins, and get items to customers quicker and in the ways they prefer.

By Jen A. Miller • July 13, 2021

Walmart's Flipkart cuts single-use plastic packaging from supply chain, shifts sustainability focus to sellers

The e-commerce platform is juggling the rapid growth in online retail with corporate goals and consumer preferences for sustainable packaging.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2021

'Real pressure on supply chains': How major players are balancing costs, speed and a new retail world

Executives from PVH, Under Armour, Dollar General, Tractor Supply and American Eagle spoke about current challenges and what it means for supply chains to be agile at NRF's Retail Converge.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 7, 2021

SKU rationalization helps Bed Bath & Beyond achieve 95% in-stock level

The company expects to improve its inventory management even further as it overhauls its technology stack with a new ERP and forecasting system.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2021

Walgreens plans 9 more micro-fulfillment centers for prescription delivery

The facilities will use automation to save pharmacists time and help Walgreens speed its prescription fulfillment process, according to executives.

By Edwin Lopez • July 6, 2021

Best Buy plans to spend $1.2B on diverse suppliers across its business

The retailer joins Target and others in an effort to diversify supplier bases. The initiatives' success depends on their centrality within an organization.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 28, 2021

Biden administration needs to broaden supply chain focus to all 'essential' products

The pandemic experience has clarified that personal care and cleaning products are just as important as a stocked pantry to everyday life, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • June 25, 2021

Levi's COO wants to transform the brand's supply chain

The company's focus on product quality, sustainability and loyalty will require transparency and close collaboration with suppliers.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021

Ahold Delhaize will insource 85% of distribution by 2022 in supply chain overhaul

The chain says it's on track to control its entire U.S. grocery supply chain by its 2023 deadline.

By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2021

Brands turn to air cargo as inventory delays continue

The companies behind brands such as Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger said they are expediting more shipments to keep up with sales.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2021

Dollar Tree: 'Upside down' ocean market sends import rates skyward

The company utilized spot markets more than it expected last quarter, which tripled its transportation cost assumption.

By S.L. Fuller • June 4, 2021

Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity

Early payments give suppliers access to capital and the ability to scale, the company said.

By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2021

American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation

The introduction of regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and reduce delivery speed by 1.5 days, the COO said.

By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021

Supply chains stick with lean methods despite inventory woes

Growing demand and flat inventory growth led the inventory-to-sales ratio to drop to 1.23 in March, the lowest ever recorded.

By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 26, 2021

Foot Locker: Stage is set for inventory improvement as port congestion eases

The company's inventory level was down 30% in its most recent quarter compared to a year ago, when store closures led to a build-up of inventory.

By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021

VF Corp, following efforts to decrease inventory, ends the year with levels down 18%

Vans is in comeback mode, but Europe's pandemic troubles and questions around inventory remain bumps in the road.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2021

Casper sidesteps product shortage with third-party manufacturers

The company's CEO expects its manufacturing base to be a "critical benefit" as sourcing improves long-term.

By A.B. Brown • May 20, 2021

Target taps into tech acquisitions as it expands supply chain network

The retailer will rely on software from Grand Junction and Deliv to pick carriers and create routes from its distribution and sortation centers.

By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021

Industry group warns pallet prices up 400% amid shortage

Demand for pallets stems from retailers and grocers restocking, while pallet manufacturers face supply constraints and rising material costs.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 20, 2021

Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts

The retailer increased inventory 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.

By Matt Leonard • May 19, 2021

Yeti works to improve stockouts with inventory down 9%

The company expects elevated freight costs throughout the year as it rebuilds inventories.

By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2021

Amazon embarks on 75K hiring push to accommodate logistics growth

The retailer is offering competitive pay and sign-on bonuses, as well as COVID-19 vaccine incentives.

By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2021

Retailers double tech investments to make supply chains faster: report

The enhancement of supply chain and omnichannel capabilities continues to drive funding as retailers approach a post-pandemic world, according to CB Insights.

By Maria Monteros • May 13, 2021