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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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TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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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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Sponsored by SPS Commerce5 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveWhy 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by RoadieHow 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.
The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.
By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccelHow medium and large e-commerce businesses can ensure consistency and efficiency in shipping
The right partner can help make shipping efforts more streamlined, consistent and cost-effective.
Sept. 23, 2024 -
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La-Z-Boy streamlines supply chain with Mexico consolidation
The furniture maker is moving some of its upholstery operations and plans to shutter a leased cut and sew facility.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccel4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs
Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.
Sept. 9, 2024
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