Calvin Klein owner sees higher inventory costs due to tariffs

PVH Corp. reported that inventory costs were up 3% year over year — the bulk of which was attributed to tariffs.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 22, 2025

Giant Food and The Giant Company to shutter centralized e-commerce centers

The Ahold Delhaize-owned chains plan to stop operating six facilities in early 2026 as they shift to in-store fulfillment.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2025

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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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

How Home Depot sped up its supply chain — and what comes next

The home improvement retailer has built an expansive network of distribution centers for faster deliveries. It's now looking to maximize the potential of those assets.

By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2025

Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 17, 2025

5 ways Walmart leveled up its delivery game in 2025

From drones to dark stores, the retail giant made fast and efficient shipping a priority this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 17, 2025

UNFI boosts supply chain performance with lean management

The company has improved throughput and on-time delivery at distribution centers at which it has installed a standardized lean operating model.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2025

Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2025

Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center

The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2025

Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 15, 2025

Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2025

Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer

Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 12, 2025

Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions

Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 11, 2025

Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 10, 2025

Kroger cancels plans for additional automated fulfillment center

The cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — continues the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 10, 2025

Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025

Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence

Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025

Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance

Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2025

Nike expands chief supply chain officer’s role

Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025

Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries

The retailer joins a growing roster of companies who have tapped into the app’s on-demand retail delivery services in recent years. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2025

Bath & Body Works pursues SKU simplification

The personal care and home fragrance company will exit less successful or unproductive categories, like men's grooming and hair, starting next spring.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 4, 2025

Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2025

Amazon tests 30-minute delivery

The company will utilize small fulfillment facilities designed for efficiency to power the program in Seattle and Philadelphia. 

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2025

Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund

The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025