AWG invests $110M to modernize distribution center

The wholesaler is renovating its Gulf Coast facility with advanced automation to improve order accuracy and service reliability.

By Peyton Bigora • March 30, 2026

Robotic unloading becomes more accessible as warehouses weigh applicability

Dock operations are often the “last piece of the puzzle” when it comes to warehouse automation. But increasing accessibility means it could also be the first.

By S.L. Fuller • March 30, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades

As part of its supply chain modernization efforts, the retailer is replacing its legacy systems with AI-powered platforms.

By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2026

China opens probes into US trading practices

The investigations reviewing potential disruptions to global supply chains and the trade of green products come as leaders of the two countries prepare to meet in May. 

By Phil Neuffer • March 27, 2026

UNFI to shutter Wisconsin distribution center, cut 443 jobs

The grocery wholesaler said the closure is related to an effort to transition service to a facility near Chicago, where it is adding automated capabilities.

By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2026

EU parliament approves key terms of US trade deal

The bloc’s legislative body on Thursday voted in favor of lowering or eliminating tariffs on a range of U.S. goods while also approving key safeguard provisions.

By Phil Neuffer • March 26, 2026

Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks

Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • March 25, 2026

Family Dollar trims North Carolina distribution footprint

The discount retailer will lay off 373 employees starting in May as it shutters its facility in a Charlotte suburb.

By Kelly Stroh • March 24, 2026

Toyota invests another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

The funds are part of a larger $10 billion commitment to build out the automaker's U.S. supply chain.

By Bengt Halvorson • March 24, 2026

Panda Express taps tech, distribution network to keep menu fresh

The restaurant chain has only six months to lock in suppliers that can scale to demand, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roland Ornelas said.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 23, 2026

UNFI to roll out AI inventory planning tool at 12 distribution sites

The wholesale food distributor expects to reach the implementation milestone for its Relex Solutions inventory system this month and to complete installation across its entire network by Aug. 1

By Antone Gonsalves • March 20, 2026

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.

By Jim Tyson • March 19, 2026

EU resumes US trade deal with ‘multi-tiered safety net’

The bloc, which will move forward with two legislative proposals to install the deal, outlined clear mechanisms that could halt its efforts once again.

By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2026

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.

By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2026

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.

By Kelly Stroh • March 17, 2026

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.

By Kelly Stroh • March 17, 2026

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.

By Kelly Stroh • March 17, 2026

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.

By Phil Neuffer • March 16, 2026

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.

By Alexei Alexis • March 16, 2026

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2026

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.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

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.

By Lamar Johnson • March 12, 2026

Enter the shark tank: How Kenvue innovates its operations

Monthly meetings give employees the chance to pitch their ideas and potentially have them deployed, said Meri Stevens, COO of the Tylenol and Neutrogena brand owner.

By Max Garland • March 11, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 10, 2026

General Mills taps interim CSCO for top supply chain post

Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 10, 2026