Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center

The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.

By Haley Cawthon • March 17, 2025

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs

Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. duties by retailers could spread to Europe.

By Chris Casey • March 13, 2025

Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Kroger and Ocado plan to open 2 more automated fulfillment centers

Ocado is moving forward with its Kroger partnership but executives for the British company noted that growth in its global customer fulfillment centers is “behind expectations.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 10, 2025

Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices

The electronics retailer expects vendors to pass along some portion of the added costs from new import taxes, according to CEO Corie Barry.

By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2025

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 6, 2025

H-E-B opens another e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston

The 100,000-square-foot facility, its third in the city, will support pickup and home delivery orders in the greater metropolitan area, the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

Target expects tariffs to pressure profits in Q1

The retailer saw sales slide in the fourth quarter as it faced out-of-stocks and other challenges with in-store experiences.

By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%

The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 3, 2025

Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores

The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.

By Jessica Loder • March 3, 2025

Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR

Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2025

Amazon sets sights on LTL market

The e-commerce giant could launch the potentially disruptive transportation product in 2026, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.

By David Taube • Feb. 27, 2025

Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2025

Walmart expands same-day delivery reach

Technology advancements are also helping the retailer bring store-fulfilled orders to more customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2025

Tariffs could alter packaging mix, Coca-Cola says

The beverage giant may shift some product sold in aluminum cans to PET bottles if input costs rise in light of new tariffs, said CEO James Quincey.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 19, 2025

Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes

The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.

By Max Garland • Feb. 18, 2025

BJ’s Wholesale Club to open distribution center in Ohio

The facility will support the retailer’s growing store footprint and include automated pallet storage, case-handling equipment and mixed-case pallet building.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025

Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years

As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five Supercenters by 2027.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 10, 2025

Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends

A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 2025

Whole Foods unveils new code of conduct for seafood supply chain

The policy strengthens labor protections and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 4, 2025