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

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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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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