Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains

The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025

Over 100 fashion brand supply chains linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas

Old Navy, H&M and Adidas were among the 107 companies reported to be using textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin, per Stand.earth.  

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 2, 2025

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Inventory Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush

The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination

The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores since 2018.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024

Nordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.

The accounting practice can interfere with merchandising and pricing decisions while also muddying the picture on inventory shrink, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024

Duluth Trading ramps up automated fulfillment center usage

The workwear retailer leaned more on its Georgia facility during the holiday season after closing a location in Iowa.

By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2024

Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations

“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024

How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2024

Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024

Costco to ‘pull forward’ inventory buys amid tariff uncertainty

“In general, of course, tariffs raise costs so that’s not something that we see as a positive,” CFO Gary Millerchip said on a Dec. 12 earnings call.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 13, 2024

2024’s top procurement insights

Tariff mitigation and the de minimis debate dominated sourcing discussions this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2024

Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.

Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024

Chewy peak season aided by automation

The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024

La-Z-Boy ‘positioned relatively well’ ahead of China tariffs

But proposed tariffs on Mexico could have a larger impact on the furniture retailer's supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024

Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024

Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024

Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery

The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2024

S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots

The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 6, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods to dust off tariff playbook from first Trump presidency

The sports retailer's CFO said the company is well-positioned thanks in part to reduced exposure to China.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 5, 2024

How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024

Amazon faces allegations it withheld Prime delivery in parts of Washington, DC

The e-commerce giant called claims it stopped providing its fastest shipping services to two zip codes "categorically false.”

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024

Best Buy expects tariffs to drive price increases

Vendors, customers and the electronics retailer itself will all share the brunt of increased prices, CEO Corie Barry said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 4, 2024

Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center

Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 3, 2024

Burlington credits distribution center investments for Q3 cost reductions

The discount retailer aims to own more of its facilities while pushing for greater productivity through automation.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024

TJX: Tariffs provide buying opportunities

Vendors bringing in goods early to minimize risk could create an inventory surplus for the company to snatch up at favorable prices.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024