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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Dollar General opens distribution center in Arkansas
The North Little Rock facility will support the company’s traditional supply chain, DG Fresh network and DG Private Fleet.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs
China will represent less than 40% of the toymaker’s global production in 2025 — down from 50% last year.
By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China
Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.
By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Tariffs may add to ‘a toxic brew for consumers’
Retailers and consumers will feel added pressure if proposed tariffs are implemented, industry analysts and experts told Retail Dive.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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How can stores compete with speedy delivery? By slowing down.
Stores should stop trying to compete on e-commerce’s turf and focus on the sensory details and customer service unique to brick and mortar, according to WD Partners’ Lee Peterson.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Amazon to focus on inclusion, internal memo indicates
The changes outlined are vague, but Amazon has taken its previously strong commitments to Black and LGBTQ+ people off of its policy page.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Returns — and their challenges — are rising. Here’s how retailers are responding.
Companies face a multifaceted balancing act of controlling costs, stopping fraud and maintaining engagement and flexibility for customers.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery
Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour and earn loyalty points on orders.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports
The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and third-party logistics providers using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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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. 19, 2024 -
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Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses
The retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Shoppers projected to return $890B in merchandise this year
According to an estimate by the National Retail Federation, returns will amount to 16.9% of retailers’ annual sales in 2024.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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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. 10, 2024 -
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Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to select a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery
The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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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. 4, 2024 -
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Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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VF to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center
The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as the company faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Lowe’s prepping for ‘what may be coming from the administration’ on tariffs
The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but that 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs
The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Yeti, E.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs
Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024
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