Nordstrom names chief supply chain officer

Jason Bell was promoted to the position after serving as SVP of supply chain operations since 2021.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 27, 2026

Nike to lay off 775 as it consolidates US distribution centers

The activewear retailer is accelerating technology and automation use in the hopes of improving efficiency across its supply chain.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2026

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%

The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 27, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia

The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2026

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 22, 2026

Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

The Fort Worth expansion aims to scale production at a facility that makes Danimals, Activia and YoCrunch.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

PepsiCo uses digital twins to trial plant changes

The multiyear pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026

Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center

The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Jan. 16, 2026

Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026

The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026

J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 15, 2026

Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center

The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain

Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

Hiring declines as employers take cautious view of new year

Job growth is expected to be "modestly negative" in Q1 as tariffs, weaker immigration and heightened interest rates restrain demand, per Deloitte.

By Jim Tyson , Alexei Alexis • Jan. 14, 2026

Aldi to open 3 distribution centers by 2029

The additions aim to support the grocery chain’s U.S. expansion plans, which include the opening of 180 stores by the end of 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 13, 2026

2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles

Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2026

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 13, 2026

Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 12, 2026

Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center

The Tulsa County facility is slated to shutter this spring, a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2026

UPS to close or trim operations at 4 locations in ongoing network shakeup

Facilities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alabama will be impacted by the carrier's consolidation plans, adding to dozens of closures enacted last year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026

Returns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery

Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart. 

By Sai Teja Yerapothina • Jan. 9, 2026

Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

Data classification and encryption are essential shields for the highly targeted sector, experts said.

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 8, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026