Supply Chain
Soaring gas prices ripple through retail supply chains
Fuel surcharges are rising, and experts expect higher costs to pass through directly to commercial contracts.
Alex is a senior reporter for Retail Brew covering big box stores and direct-to-consumer brands. He previously covered the Fed, inflation, and crypto for Cheddar News.
Stores
Bed Bath & Beyond is acquiring The Container Store for $150 million
Two home goods retailers with a history of bankruptcy are teaming up.
Supply Chain
US consumers could bear half the cost of tariffs long-term: study
The European Central Bank said that as retailers lose the ability to absorb higher tariffs, US consumers will pay the price.
Stores
This Week in Retail: March inflation data and HumanX AI conference
Plus, Walmart kicks off rapid store remodels.
Supply Chain
FedEx’s same-day delivery offering took years to build
Partner OneRail assembled national network over eight years.
Stores
This Week in Retail: February sales data and April Fools’ Day
Plus, Amazon finishes up its spring sale, and a hardware show comes to Las Vegas.
Stores
Dollar General will appoint new CEO with background in grocery
The discount chain’s longtime CEO is passing the reins to grocery industry veteran JJ Fleeman in 2027.
Stores
Why Target courted premium baby brands in latest turnaround effort
The struggling mass retailer is pivoting with a new merchandising strategy focused on offering a premium retail experience for baby products. Here’s how it got the brands on board.
Stores
This Week in Retail: Shoptalk and Target Circle Deal Days
Plus, a live chat about grocery supply chains and GameStop earnings.
Stores
Michaels joins Target in cutting prices on thousands of items
The two retailers are also signaling that these kinds of reductions are winding down or could be less of a focus in the year ahead.