​​​​​​​Amazon upgrades tools for seller returns

The e-commerce giant introduced another way for sellers to determine "keep it" returns eligibility and launched a dashboard with returns insights.

By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2025

Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less

In parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and groceries is an extra $14 — or $4 for Prime members.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2025

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

Lowe’s advances inventory optimization efforts

The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 26, 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 • Nov. 24, 2025

Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs.

By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2025

The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 20, 2025

Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries

The effort, which comes amid increased interest in on-demand apparel deliveries, allows shoppers to order denim, holiday-themed pajamas and more.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2025

Nuuly subscribers can now return items at Urban Outfitters stores

Subscribers to the apparel rental company can see faster processing and instant updates as part of the new service. 

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 17, 2025

Amazon: Better inventory placement fuels record delivery speeds

The e-commerce giant has reduced its U.S. inbound lead time by nearly four days as it pushes for faster shipping capabilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2025

Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center

The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multiyear supply chain revamp.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2025

Why this manufacturer isn’t crumbling under tariff pressure

Cookie-cutter maker Ann Clark shifted to in-house production more than two decades ago and sources most inputs domestically.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 30, 2025

A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

A Shark Tank startup, skin care brand and local retailer share their stories of navigating changes with packaging suppliers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 28, 2025

Amazon links up with USPS for doorstep returns

Pickups from the Postal Service have been available for some customers since this summer, per the e-commerce giant.

By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2025

Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 22, 2025

Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 20, 2025

Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

Beyond compliance: How Circular Action Alliance supports producers through EPR

As EPR laws for paper and packaging roll out across several U.S. states, producers must navigate a new and evolving regulatory landscape.

Oct. 13, 2025

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025

Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

Ingka Group’s investment arm bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

By Dani James • Oct. 8, 2025

What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2025

Holiday prep 2025: why supplier performance will make or break your season

The converging forces that will shape 2025 holiday retail success.

Sept. 29, 2025

Asos targets supply chain visibility upgrade

The apparel retailer tapped traceability platform TrusTrace to strengthen operational transparency down to the Tier 5 level.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 15, 2025

Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 8, 2025

Target scales back on in-store fulfillment strategy

The retailer will take recent learnings about which stores are "built to fulfill" and apply it to up to 40 more locations by the year's end.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025