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

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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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 obstacles to effective supply chain partnerships (and how to solve them)

New research reveals 5 barriers to supply chain collaboration and proven ways to overcome them.

Nov. 11, 2024

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024

Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024

Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 30, 2024

Amazon warns of West Coast capacity constraints

Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.

By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2024

Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores

The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24, as the company streamlines its fast shipping offerings.

By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2024

Retail inventories in good shape for holidays: NRF CEO

Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 23, 2024

Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2024

Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2024

Foxtrot relaunches delivery, reopens third location

Restoring e-commerce services marks the beginning of a return to form for Foxtrot after a tumultuous past several months.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 16, 2024

How to make delivery so fast it will scare your customers

Find out how crowdsourced delivery can improve your business operations no matter when your peak may be.

Oct. 14, 2024

UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end

The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024

ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024

ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024

Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024