Mall of America Welcomes Exciting New Retailers for Holiday and Beyond
Mall of America reels in new tenants like CardVault by Tom Brady, POP MART, SKIMS, and Arabian Oud, enhancing its holiday and year‑round retail experience.
E‑Commerce Returns Down 2.5% This Holiday Season
Adobe data shows e‑commerce returns down 2.5% this holiday season, as consumers shop more strategically and thoughtfully amid economic pressures.
Home Depot’s Distribution Expansion Powers Record Delivery Speeds
Home Depot’s expanded distribution footprint and logistics technology have propelled its delivery speeds to historically fast same‑day and next‑day levels.
Victoria’s Secret Faces $90M Tariff Hit, Shifts Freight Strategy
Victoria’s Secret is navigating a $90M tariff impact by pivoting from air to ocean freight and adjusting sourcing strategies, reshaping its supply chain approach.
Walmart Adds Performance-Based Raises, Expands Logistics Network
Walmart is rolling out performance-based raises for frontline associates and investing in advanced distribution centers to support operational growth.
Industry Dive Event to Analyze 2025 Holiday Retail Trends
A January 2026 virtual event from Industry Dive will review 2025 holiday season trends and explore how they may shape retail and logistics strategies in 2026.
Walmart AI Strategy: Betting on an Agentic Future for Retail
Walmart’s agentic AI approach redefines retail automation by embedding autonomous agents into operations, shopping experiences, and supply chain workflows.
UNFI Boosts Supply Chain Performance with Lean Daily Management
UNFI’s expanded lean daily management rollout has improved throughput, on‑time deliveries and reduced shrink across its distribution centers, reinforcing its supply chain performance goals.
Walmart’s 2025 Logistics Push: Faster Delivery Through Tech and Networks
In 2025, Walmart boosted delivery performance through drones, store‑fulfilled orders, network upgrades, and automation to meet rising customer demand for speed and convenience.
3D Printing Reshapes Walmart Stores Nationwide
Walmart expands its 3D printing construction strategy with a nationwide rollout of 3D‑printed building projects to accelerate and modernize store expansions.
J&J Snack Foods Shutters Plants Under “Project Apollo” Restructuring
J&J Snack Foods is closing three plants and optimizing distribution under Project Apollo to boost efficiency and target $20M in run‑rate savings by 2026.
Tariffs Top Concern for Semiconductor Leaders in 2026: KPMG
A new KPMG survey reveals tariffs and trade policy have overtaken labor as the semiconductor industry's top concern, as leaders prioritize global supply chain diversification in 2026.
Kroger to Invest $391 M in New Kentucky Distribution Hub
Kroger announces a $391 million distribution center in Simpson County, Kentucky, blending automation with 430 new full‑time jobs to strengthen regional logistics.
PayPal Applies to Launch Industrial Bank to Aid Small Businesses
PayPal has applied to launch PayPal Bank, a Utah-based industrial loan company focused on improving capital access for small businesses nationwide.
Paramount Launches $108B Hostile Warner Bros Bid
Paramount Skydance has made a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix’s deal and setting up one of the year’s biggest media acquisition battles.
AI Policy Divide Reshapes Washington Politics
Federal and state tensions over artificial intelligence regulation are deepening in Washington, with debates over centralized oversight, states’ rights, and AI’s societal risks reshaping tech policy.