Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021

Wayfair's sales fall nearly 20% as consumers shift spending

The retailer benefited from selling online and in an in-demand category during the pandemic. But it may be at a disadvantage as shoppers return to stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2021

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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

Bed Bath & Beyond partners with Uber to deliver baby essentials

Products from over 750 of the retailer's namesake stores and nearly 120 BuyBuy Baby stores will be available on the Uber and Uber Eats apps.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 1, 2021

Dollar Tree adds same-day delivery to 7K stores

The discount retailer now offers delivery in as little as an hour via Instacart across nearly 13,000 locations.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2021

It's a ho ho horrible shipping season for small businesses, too

Local makers have been preparing for complex holiday logistics. But a shorter supply chain may give them an edge. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 1, 2021

Study: 98% of retail execs report supply chain issues ahead of holidays

Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or eat it on margin. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2021

Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled

Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker, but revenue rises elsewhere in the business more than made up for the disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2021

6 charts show the effects of Vietnam's lockdowns on supply chains

Brands with high exposure to Vietnam are seeing port delays, canceled orders and slow capacity recovery after months of COVID-19 related restrictions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2021

Spanx sells majority stake to Blackstone

The deal values the brand, known for its shapewear, at a total of $1.2 billion. Founder Sara Blakely will step into the role of executive chairwoman. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 22, 2021

Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses

Amazon Local Selling may ease a friction point that is becoming increasingly tense heading into the 2021 holiday season — delivery. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2021

Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes

The company's logistics arm has grown in parcel volume and revenue, outpacing FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service every year since 2014.

By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2021

Bark brings on Amazon veteran as chief supply chain officer

Additionally, the COO is now the president of Bark Eats, and the DTC brand named a vice president of data, analytics and machine learning.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 18, 2021

After a year of missteps, Ikea's e-commerce business appears to be heading in the right direction

The retailer invested in its online operations and transformed stores into fulfillment points early in the pandemic. But it hasn't been easy.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 14, 2021

Walmart, Home Depot commit to use night hours at West Coast ports to smooth cargo flows

During a speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he envisioned the U.S. will eventually operate on a 24/7 supply chain schedule.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 14, 2021

Does Stitch Fix need stores?

The apparel e-retailer has ruled them out in the past, but a recent business model shift and its customer acquisition needs could change that.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2021

Walmart and Target reassure customers they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze

The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 13, 2021

With denim trends in its favor, Levi's shrugs off the price of cotton

The brand is mitigating expenses thanks to its tight supply chain control and maintaining momentum due in large part to its direct sales to customers. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2021

Walmart's delivery service lands Home Depot as its first customer

The deal gives Walmart GoLocal a client with billions of dollars' worth of online orders to fulfill.

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2021

USPS moves forward with extended delivery times despite concerns

A regulator said it was worried the shift would lead to deteriorating service. The Postal Service said the opposite will happen.

By Max Garland • Oct. 6, 2021

How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels

The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

Costco to charter 3 vessels for Transpacific routes

The chartered ships will carry up to 1,000 containers, as retailers struggle with on-time deliveries and high freight costs. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2021

Morgan Stanley lowers expectations for Amazon shares as e-commerce gets more expensive

The online giant hasn't escaped the whipsawing of supply and demand during the pandemic, and it's been forced to balloon its logistics workforce.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2021

ThredUp to open flagship distribution center in Texas

The four-level facility will store up to 10 million items, thereby expanding the company's item capacity by 150%.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 27, 2021

Toymakers worry congestion will lead to holiday inventory troubles

The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 27, 2021

Costco reinstates purchase limits on some items

Amid soaring sales, the retailer is limiting the amount of toilet paper, bottled water and other products members can buy as supply chain challenges mount.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 24, 2021