Retailers join $950M commitment to Central America sourcing

Target and Columbia Sportswear are among private companies investing in the region as part of a White House call to action.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

UPS’ Ware2Go expands footprint, boosts services for Amazon sellers

The on-demand warehousing provider now has access to facilities in Baltimore, Las Vegas and Memphis through a deal with e-commerce platform Whitebox.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023

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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

Imports forecast to be lowest in almost 3 years: report

Retailers are importing less merchandise due to an economic slowdown, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2023

Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023

Gap teams with UPS unit to offer small businesses outsourced fulfillment

The partnership allows shippers to access the retailer’s distribution network and gain supply chain capabilities “previously only available to billion-dollar brands.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

7-Eleven delivery robots hit the streets

Customers ordering from the 7Now app in West Hollywood, California, may get the option to have their order sent via a Serve Robotics delivery bot.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 31, 2023

Amazon Fresh raises its threshold for free delivery to $150

The move, which takes effect Feb. 28, reflects the difficult economics of online grocery fulfillment amid the company’s push to win over food shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2023

Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain

The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2023

Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023

Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023

The 3 keys to inventory optimization in 2023

With new tools and insights retail planners can reduce carrying costs and say goodbye to excess inventory.

Jan. 9, 2023

Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

DoorDash launches package pickup service

The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas

Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Joann’s $200M cost reduction plan relies on falling ocean rates

The craft retailer has endured tens of millions of dollars in excess freight expenses throughout the pandemic.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2023

US agency cites Amazon for recordkeeping violations on worker injuries, illnesses

The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.

By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2022

Small, midsize retailers search more for nearby suppliers: report

Learning from larger chains facing inventory issues, small and midsize businesses are working to better predict what they need.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2022

FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2022

FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022

Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2022

Nordstrom Rack slows store-based fulfillment

Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2022

Reducing the cost of reverse logistics present and future

Reverse logistics can be costly and difficult to manage for most retailers. What are the ways to improve the reverse logistics process and reduce costs?

Dec. 12, 2022