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The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.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

Kraft Heinz pilots AI agent to streamline ketchup production

Called The Cookbook, the tool gives workers access to 150 years of expertise on the brand’s signature condiment. The company plans to expand use cases, including its supply chain.

Yum Brands aims to unify supply chain under ‘one voice’

The KFC and Taco Bell franchisor is consolidating separate supply chains for its portfolio of restaurants to improve supplier relationships.

Why this kids subscription box service shifted to Amazon Shipping

The e-commerce giant’s offering is helping KiwiCo improve delivery speed while reducing costs, the toy company's VP of Operations Rick Zumpano said.

Lilly to build $6.5B Houston factory for its first obesity pill

The pharmaceutical giant is also planning a $5 billion manufacturing site in Virginia, with two more U.S. facilities expected to be announced later this year. 

BarkBox owner switches to Amazon for shipping

Bark made the jump to mitigate rising delivery costs and speed up transit times, per Chief Supply Chain Officer James O'Leary.

Canada Post workers go on strike, carrier shuts down operations

Deliveries are halted due to the work stoppage, which started after Canada's government announced reforms for the beleaguered carrier.

Trump sets tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, furniture

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

US opens investigation into medical equipment, device imports

As part of the Section 232 probe, the Trump administration will weigh the need for tariffs on goods such as surgical masks, blood glucose monitors and wheelchairs.

Tariff front-loading buoyed manufacturing in H1, but costs are ahead: OECD

“The impacts of higher tariff rates are yet to be fully felt in the US economy,” according to a report from OECD, a global policy forum. 

Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, according to executives.

US investigates robotics, industrial machinery imports

The Commerce Department is evaluating national security risks of the industrial gear supply chain, potentially clearing the way for new tariffs.

UPS buyouts: Experts weigh impacts, risks

As the carrier trims its driver and management ranks, it could suffer from heightened overtime reliance and the loss of veteran knowledge.

FedEx to launch healthcare-focused DUB-IND air cargo route

The flight, which will also transport other high-value verticals, is expected to cut transport times by one day, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

Supply chains gear up for California emissions disclosures

Manufacturers are digging deep into their data to get ready for greenhouse gas reporting requirements from the Golden State.

Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

Mars inks clean energy contracts for supply chain decarbonization

The confectionery company is teaming up with Enel on a trio of renewable purchase agreements estimated to annually generate 1.8 terawatt hours of clean energy.