Walmart hiring 50K associates for its US operations in Q1

The retailer also plans to add 5,000 to its global technology team, including cybersecurity specialists, data scientists and engineers.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2022

Party City adopts new logistics practices to shorten lead times

The strategies include leasing containers and chartering ships, as well as using East Coast ports with lighter traffic.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 16, 2022

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Inside retail supply chains

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

By Retail Dive staff

Retail execs sound off on supply chain disruptions, inflation, operations

During the latest round of earnings, companies discussed how they navigated a quarter (and year) full of operational challenges.

By Kaarin Moore • March 15, 2022

How retailers are reacting to the invasion of Ukraine

As companies halt shipments to Russia and shut down their e-commerce sites in the country, we're tracking what retailers are doing in response.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated March 21, 2022

3 ways crowdsourcing deliveries can help retailers win the last mile

Learn how retailers are using crowdsourced delivery to keep customer satisfaction high and orders moving out the door.

March 14, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: More retailers halt sales in Russia

As the war in Ukraine continues, brands including Crocs and Skechers are joining others that have stopped shipments to Russia, shut down their websites in the country or taken other measures.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 11, 2022

4 ways crowdsourcing helps retailers make the most of delivery from store

Consider these key benefits of using crowdsourced delivery for a winning BODFS strategy.

March 7, 2022

Gap escaped worst-case with supply chain dragging on Q4

The apparel seller plans to diversify its manufacturing and shipping profile to avoid further calamities like last year's. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2022

How brands are responding to Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises logistical and moral questions for retailers and introduced new unpredictability into the supply chain, world economy and consumer sentiment.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 4, 2022

Macy's: Lower delivery costs is a 'top priority'

The retailer is looking to improve in-store fulfillment and reduce the number of split shipments to deflate last-mile costs.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2022

Walmart's third-party fulfillment business grew 500% last year

The retailer hopes to grow its seller base and their sales with logistics services, which in turn can help boost its nascent advertising business. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2022

Shipt expands nationwide reach by adding Walgreens and 7-Eleven

Bringing on the two chains increases the number of retail locations where the Target-owned delivery company's service is available by more than 40%.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 25, 2022

Target grocery is now listed on DoorDash's app

The non-partner listing mirrors a similar strategy by Instacart and highlights DoorDash's aggressive push into grocery.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 25, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine throws another wrench into supply chains

Carriers are halting operations and suppliers are at risk. War is "a worst-case scenario," one analyst said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 25, 2022

Target to test Starbucks orders, returns with curbside pickup

The retailer will debut the features this fall in select cities as its same-day services continue to expand.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 23, 2022

Brands may need retailers more than they realize

Selling directly to consumers is all the rage, but brands rejecting wholesale could be missing out on sales and margin advantages.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2022

Postal Service courts small shippers with next-day local delivery service

The launch of Connect Local gives smaller businesses access to the same offering USPS has provided to larger shippers, an agency executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2022

'We can go further': HanesBrands trims SKUs by 30% in past 2 years

The company also consolidated suppliers to cut costs, and it plans to add distribution capacity to grow its DTC business.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 22, 2022

Justice Department to probe companies exploiting supply chain issues

The DOJ's Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the FBI, is taking steps to root out collusion "in industries particularly affected by supply disruptions."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2022

Walmart shrugs off disruption as US comps grow 5.6%

Despite a slowdown in e-commerce and over $400 million in supply chain costs in Q4, the retailer grew its sales and made a pile from non-retail income. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 17, 2022

Grubhub expands convenience channel Grubhub Goods nationwide

The service will offer delivery from more than 3,000 locations across the country and follows a successful pilot with 7-Eleven. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 16, 2022

Wayfair taps Nike, Target vet as new supply chain chief

Sean Halligan joins the online home goods specialist in a tough operating environment, and after years of shipping and fulfillment costs eating up profits.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 15, 2022

Walmart, Amazon nix mask policies for vaccinated employees

Two giants of the industry have quickly responded to a steep drop in COVID-19 case counts. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2022

'Our turnaround is now complete': Mattel takes victory lap after year of turbulence and growth

The toy maker grew sales, took market share and overcame supply chain disruptions in 2021, and is eyeing more growth ahead. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2022

The hidden financial risks in retail supply chains

Debt and operational weaknesses in the system could flow upstream as the industry seeks its footing, according to RapidRatings' James Gellert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 10, 2022