Toto opens $224M factory in Georgia to boost supply chain resiliency

The high-end toilet maker expects to reduce product lead times by switching sourcing from its Asia plants to North America.

Walmart posts 50% leap in US store-fulfilled delivery sales

The jump comes as the retailer's fast shipping capabilities are driving repeat purchases, CFO John David Rainey said.

Walmart adding Ranpak AutoFill machines to more distribution centers

The automated equipment provides customers with data on package volume dimensions, among other benefits, Ranpak CEO Omar Asali said.

3 ways FedEx and UPS shippers can counter holiday surcharges

From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction

Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.

Target scales back on in-store fulfillment strategy

The retailer will take recent learnings about which stores are "built to fulfill" and apply it to up to 40 more locations by the year's end.

Colgate-Palmolive earmarks $300M for supply chain, efficiencies

The company unveiled the restructuring investment less than 12 months after completing a two-year streamlining initiative.

Trump’s latest tariff threats target China magnets, digital taxes

The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.

UPS preps added fee for US imports starting Sept. 8

The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

US-bound shipments restricted by postal carriers in Europe, Asia

Operators said uncertain guidelines and a short window before the de minimis exemption ends Aug. 29 prompted the suspension of some export services.

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Stop & Shop to close 7 e-commerce warerooms

The grocer expects to offer “an even better omnichannel customer experience” after shuttering the facilities, according to a spokesperson.

Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days

The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

USPS to open 11 new sorting and delivery centers before holidays

The agency said the launches in Baltimore and other cities will advance its network overhaul plan.

Trump sets stage for more tariffs with wind turbine probe

Capstone analysts said they expect the government to expedite the investigation and apply tariffs “likely around 25%-50%” on turbines and components.

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

UPS offers buyouts to US operations managers to help network overhaul

Separations would occur between Sept. 30 and July 31, 2026, for employees that volunteer for the program.

Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

7-Eleven taps former Amazon, Target exec to run demand chain

Joshua Dolan is responsible for expanding and optimizing 7-Eleven's enterprise-wide logistics capabilities and improving execution.

Energy Department to boost critical mineral supply with $1B funding

The financial support is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, especially from China.

US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact

The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Amazon’s 2025 peak season fulfillment fees match last year’s rates

The e-commerce giant didn't elaborate on the pricing decision, but the company has made strides in lowering its cost to service customers.

Snickers maker Mars pursues stable chocolate supply with gene-editing

The candy giant is using Pairwise’s plant-breeding technology to improve cocoa production as climate challenges and disease send prices soaring.

US plans overhaul to drone delivery regulations

The proposal offers a clearer pathway to approve operations beyond the visual line of sight, which could strengthen logistics applications, stakeholders said.

Levi’s hires Victoria’s Secret chief supply chain officer

Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.