Distribution centers

Target’s first-of-its-kind receive center in Houston adds upstream capacity to position inventory closer to demand.

Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network.

Nike is laying off 775 U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain.

Highways, airports, and distribution centers to be most affected by icy weather.

Cardinal Health is charting the next chapter in pharmaceutical logistics with a major investment in modernizing and expanding its distribution network. Designed to improve efficiency, enhance customer responsiveness, and create safer, more supportive workplaces, these upgrades signal a new era in how pharmaceuticals and wellness products move through the supply chain. At the center of […]

Despite a wave of delays and closures, Amazon is looking at adding several massive warehouses to its network.

Partnering with AI-powered supply chain company Symbotic, Walmart is bringing robots to its 42 regional DCs.

Ryder, which provides fleet, supply chain and transportation management, adds two new warehouses to its last-mile delivery network.

Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is acquiring four distribution centers and the related private truck fleets from Burris Logistics as it looks to secure its refrigerated supply chain.

Miami-based Elion is adding 10 last-mile logistics assets in a $245 million deal.

Walmart announced two new fulfillment centers to help it meet growing e-commerce demand.

GXO will open a 715,000-square-foot distribution center in Arizona to handle distribution and e-commerce fulfillment for retailer Abercrombie & Fitch.

After a year-plus of online schooling, back-to-school shopping isn’t what it used to be.

XPO Logistics said it will be closing a distribution center in San Antonio.

The Alpharetta, Georgia-based peanut and tree nut processing company “will be closing entirely and permanently ceasing operations” in El Paso, Texas.

The headlines are touting Target’s store fulfillment numbers, but Home Depot’s right behind, fulfilling 55% of online orders from stores. This is particularly advantageous for Home Depot, which sells goods that are more often heavier and bulkier than its retail counterparts.

Walmart is making an $800 million investment in Lancaster, Texas, building two e-commerce facilities totaling 1.9 million square feet aimed at growing its online shopping presence.

“Driver detention is a leading cause of lost earnings and driver dissatisfaction,” said Elkins.