4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

New York City to expand delivery locker initiative

The LockerNYC pilot program, which is growing to 70 locations, looks to tackle package theft and traffic congestion in the Big Apple.

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Some global executives are also rethinking network geographies, choosing facility locations based on energy reliability, a Prologis survey found.

2025 peak season fees: How FedEx, UPS, Amazon and USPS compare

Major delivery providers have increased the rates of their temporary holiday surcharges compared to last year.

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

Updated Oct. 7, 2025

American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

Port of Long Beach CEO to retire

As a prominent maritime industry leader, Mario Cordero helped the port navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded emissions-reducing projects.

Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

The beer giant is expanding its Los Angeles brewery as part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade U.S. manufacturing operations.

What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

DHL hiring more customs specialists as trade flows shift

The company's Express division added 680 people for clearance and customer support roles, and DHL Global Forwarding plans to up its customs processing capacity.

A matcha shortage is coming for social media’s latest obsession

A TikTok-driven explosion in demand is straining supply for an ingredient already facing production challenges.

Hormel Foods further optimizes manufacturing footprint

The company reported the partial closure of a production facility as part of its Transform and Modernize initiative.

Updated Oct. 3, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

The food giant plans to shutter two pet food facilities and a pizza crust plant as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

Walmart invests $300M in North Carolina fulfillment center

The 1.2-million-square-foot facility will ship large and bulky items, such as patio furniture and lawnmowers.

Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14

An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.

‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.

Poshmark taps USPS Ground Advantage for lower shipping rates

The fashion resale marketplace, which previously used Priority Mail, said delivery fees are the lowest they've been since 2017 due to the shift.

Section 232 probe reignites tariff uncertainty for medtech firms

The White House has used the investigations in other sectors to implement tariffs, but the earliest any potential actions would take place is summer 2026, analysts said.

Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader

Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.

Amazon Shipping preps higher peak season surcharges

The fees, which commence Oct. 26, include per-package fees and levies for shipments that are large or require additional handling.

How truck tariffs might play out for the industry

Potential impacts will largely depend on whether the policy affects truck parts and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.