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Trump tariffsTrump installs 10% global import tax following Supreme Court ruling setback
The surcharge will be effective Feb. 24 with certain exemptions, including for imports compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement
The pact would cement 19% tariffs on goods from Indonesia, but a Supreme Court ruling Friday puts the deal and others like it into question.
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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Southern Glazer’s opens South Carolina distribution center
The 412,500-square-foot facility features multilevel pick modules and dedicated cold rooms to help strengthen the beverage distributor’s supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026
As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Tech lifts supply chains of American Eagle, Dollar General
Executives for the retailers touted inventory management and distribution benefits driven in part by AI during sessions at Manifest 2026.
By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain
Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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AI fueled massive surge in fraud losses last year, study finds
AI fraud has now outpaced traditional fraud, signaling a major shift in the threat landscape, according to the research.
By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods
The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant
The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag
The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership
The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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Logistics warehouse rents may rebound after 2025 drop: Prologis
The real estate giant is seeing prices begin to inflect in many markets as large retailers boost demand, CFO Tim Arndt said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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US inks deal with Bangladesh to reduce tariffs
The Trump administration plans to cut levies on imports from Bangladesh to 19% and consider the removal of tariffs for certain goods, including textiles and apparel.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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FedEx to deploy autonomous trailer unloader from Berkshire Grey
The logistics giant is currently in the final stage of piloting the technology, which is occurring at one facility with multiple unloaders, an executive said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Target cuts 500 roles, primarily in supply chain
The mass retailer, which eliminated about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is aiming to standardize its supply chain’s field operating model.
By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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H-E-B buys land for supply chain facilities in North Texas
The grocer purchased more than 600 acres to support distribution in an area where it is rapidly opening stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump preps for tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
The president, who previously threatened 25% levies on countries "doing business" with Iran, is tasking cabinet officials with assessing the need for such duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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EU renews efforts to advance US tariff deal after Trump reverses threats
The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.
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Eli Lilly plans $3.5B weight-loss drug factory
The Pennsylvania facility, part of a larger initiative to boost U.S. operations, will help the company meet increasing demand, according to CEO David Ricks.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center
The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy
Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.
By Lara Ewen • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Deere to open two facilities in $20B US manufacturing drive
The projects include a $125 million distribution center and a factory that will bring manufacturing from Japan to the U.S.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsUS, India reach framework deal to lower tariffs
The two countries “will promptly implement” the pact that would lower levies on goods from India to 18%, according to a joint statement from the White House.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 8, 2026
