Recent Posts & Announcements from the DA Team
Target Beauty Studio Is Here
The new destination will feature 90 prestige, emerging and global brands across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and more, with many becoming available at Target for the first time. A Smarter Fulfillment Path…
Best 3PLs in Minnesota in 2026
Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Minnesota brands that need retail-grade compliance and eCommerce fulfillment backed by a 90+ year legacy and a 403,000 sq. ft. Lino Lakes facility…
Best 3PLs in Wisconsin in 2026
Central Storage & Warehouse Company is headquartered in Madison with a 235,000 sq. ft. facility and a statewide network, while Distribution Alternatives extends retail-grade compliance and eCommerce fulfillment into Wisconsin…
Best 3PLs in Iowa in 2026
Des Moines sits at the intersection of I-80 and I-35, a genuine logistics crossroads that puts Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Omaha within single-day ground reach, which is…
Best 3PLs in Milwaukee in 2026
Milwaukee is a strategic logistics hub for companies distributing across the Great Lakes region, with direct access to I-94, I-43, and I-894 connecting the Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit corridors, plus…
Best 3PLs in North Dakota in 2026
Fargo, the state’s largest city, sits along the I-29 corridor with additional access to I-94, giving it strong regional connectivity to Canada, the central U.S., and the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul…
Best 3PLs in Washington in 2026
Nearly all of Washington’s meaningful 3PL capacity sits in the Seattle-Tacoma metro, driven by the region’s port infrastructure, its concentration of eCommerce and technology companies, and its role as a…
Tariff Turbulence Continues: What the Latest Trade Changes Mean for Supply Chains
When we last looked at the tariff environment, businesses were already dealing with shifting U.S. trade policy and geopolitical instability around the Strait of Hormuz. Since then, things have changed…
Best 3PLs in Oklahoma City in 2026
The best 3PLs in Oklahoma City in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, Buske Logistics, MWD Logistics, Flowspace, and Linic Freight. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Oklahoma City-area brands that…
Best 3PLs in Lubbock, TX in 2026
The best 3PLs in Lubbock in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, GVH3PL, NXTPoint Logistics, Unis, and Speed Commerce. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Lubbock-area brands that need retail and…
Best 3PLs in Laredo, TX in 2026
The best 3PLs in Laredo in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Sheer Logistics, Brokers Logistics, and Dunavant. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for brands that need to…
Best 3PLs in Baytown, TX in 2026
The best 3PLs in Baytown in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, Palmer Logistics, Quantix, Unis, and Supply Chain Warehouses. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Baytown-area brands that need scalable…
Best 3PLs in Arlington, TX in 2026
The best 3PLs in Arlington in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, Buske Logistics, Keller Logistics, Upswing Fulfillment, and Speed Commerce. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Arlington-area brands that need…
Warehousing Week 2026
Celebrating the People Behind Every Shipment Warehousing Week is a reminder that while we move products every day, it’s our people who truly move our business forward. Our team’s commitment,…
Best 3PLs in El Paso in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
The best 3PLs in El Paso in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, MVT Warehousing, Omni Logistics, Buske Logistics, and NXTPoint Logistics. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for El Paso-area brands…
Best 3PL Warehouses in Minneapolis in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
The best 3PL warehouses in Minneapolis include Distribution Alternatives, Murphy Logistics, Citi-Cargo & Storage, Kenco, and KSP Fulfillment. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Minneapolis-area brands that need proven…
Best 3PLs in Waco in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
The best 3PLs in Waco in 2026 include Distribution Alternatives, Crossroads 3PL, QuickBox Fulfillment, Barrett Distribution, and NXTPoint Logistics. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Waco-area brands that need…
Retail Compliance: What It Is and Why It Matters
Retail compliance is the set of operational, logistical, and documentation requirements that retailers impose on their suppliers. Meet those requirements and your products move through the supply chain without friction.…
Best 3PL Warehouses in Dallas (Honest Comparison)
Distribution Alternatives is the top 3PL choice for brands that need a proven, high-capacity Texas partner with national reach. The best 3PL warehouses in Dallas, TX include Distribution Alternatives, GEODIS,…
Best 3PL Warehouses in Austin (Honest Comparison)
The best 3PL warehouses in Austin, TX include Distribution Alternatives, Manifest, Three Way Logistics, Cart.com, and MyFBAPrep. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for Austin-area brands that need proven retail…
Best 3PL Warehouses in San Antonio (Honest Comparison)
The best 3PL warehouses in San Antonio, TX include Distribution Alternatives, Buske Logistics, NXTPoint Logistics, QuickBox Fulfillment, and AMZ Prep. Distribution Alternatives is the top choice for brands needing a…
How to Choose a 3PL in Houston (Complete Guide)
Houston is one of the most strategically valuable 3PL markets in the United States. Choosing the right partner comes down to six factors: proximity to the Port of Houston, facility…
Los Angeles vs. Inland Empire for 3PL Warehousing
Los Angeles and the Inland Empire are the two halves of the largest industrial market in North America. LA is the better choice for import-heavy brands that need direct port…
Houston vs. Dallas for 3PL Warehousing: Which Texas Market Is Right for Your Supply Chain?
Houston and Dallas are both elite U.S. logistics markets, but they serve different supply chain needs. Houston is the better choice for import-heavy operations and Gulf Coast distribution, while Dallas…
How to Choose a 3PL in Los Angeles (Complete Guide)
Los Angeles is the most competitive 3PL market in North America — and one of the most complex to navigate. Choosing the right partner comes down to six factors: location…
Best 3PL Warehouses in Los Angeles in 2026
The best 3PL warehouses in Los Angeles offer direct port access, fast West Coast distribution, and retail-ready fulfillment capabilities. Distribution Alternatives tops the list with two Bloomington, CA facilities totaling…
Best 3PL Warehouses for Retail Fulfillment in 2026
The best 3PL warehouses for retail fulfillment combine EDI compliance, routing guide expertise, and chargeback prevention to help brands successfully distribute through big-box retailers like Target, Walmart, and Ulta. Distribution…
Best 3PL Warehouses in Houston in 2026
The best 3PL warehouses in Houston combine proximity to the Port of Houston, access to major interstates, and scalable fulfillment services for eCommerce and retail brands. Distribution Alternatives leads the…
Trade, Tariffs, and the Strait of Hormuz: What Global Disruption Means for Supply Chains
Update (8/11/26) The tariff landscape continues to shift, bringing new challenges for importers, manufacturers, and supply chain leaders. We’ve published a new article covering the latest trade developments, what they…
Distribution Alternatives Attends the 2026 IWLA Convention & Expo
The Distribution Alternatives team recently attended the 2026 IWLA Convention & Expo, held in San Antonio, TX. Companies evaluating a 3PL partner are looking beyond warehouse space. They want scalable…