CBP’s 4-part tariff refund process inches forward

The agency continues to test certain components of the system, including a refund consolidation capability, while ironing out the details of mass processing requests.

Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war

The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.

Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms

The USPS will run out of cash in about a year unless changes, such as upping the agency's borrowing cap, are made, Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers.

Transpacific trade remains stable amid Iran war, port exec says

While Port of Los Angeles cargo flows are steady, soaring oil prices are being passed on to ocean shippers.

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report

The e-commerce giant delivered 6.7 billion packages last year, narrowly usurping the Postal Service, according to ShipMatrix.

Ocado turns to store-based e-commerce fulfillment as it looks beyond Kroger

The technology company’s exclusive agreement with the grocer ended last year, and now it’s talking with U.S. retailers about its new scaled-down automated system.

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

Ocean reliability drives inventory management gains, retailers say

Dollar General and Ashley Furniture execs outlined how schedule accuracy optimizes production planning and reduces stockouts at TPM26 by S&P Global.

The Children’s Place refines supply chain leadership roles

The retailer expanded Kristin Clifford’s role to SVP, head of sourcing and product operations, as part of a larger executive shuffle.

Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production

Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.

Saks distribution center layoffs to impact nearly 600 employees

The luxury brand conglomerate plans to shutter two facilities in Pennsylvania over the next couple of months.

US finalizes reciprocal trade deal with Ecuador

The pact applies a most-favored-nation rate to imports of flowers, coffee, fruits and other goods from Ecuador.

Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout

Years in the making, Returnity collaborated with the logistics giant on a specialized design that’s meant to be durable, tamper-resistant, collapsible, automation-friendly, and easy to scan and unpack.

US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners

The Section 301 investigation targets some of the U.S.’ top economic partners, including Canada, the European Union and Mexico.

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

Forty-one percent of companies in a KPMG survey are deploying AI to mitigate trade disruption.

Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny

Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments from a case filed by a cohort of states days earlier.

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war

Parcel shippers should continue to expect price volatility and targeted surcharges as the conflict continues, an expert said.

Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.

USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal are tackling scope 3 emissions: GreenBiz26

Prioritizing renewable energy and leveraging data are some of the ways the brands are cutting their carbon footprint.

How the Iran conflict is impacting global ocean shipping flows

Red Sea market recovery has been pushed back while congestion could lead to surcharges, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

Best Buy counters memory shortage with inventory, vendor tweaks

The electronics retailer is pursuing product configurations that minimize price pressures as the AI boom squeezes supply.