Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure

The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.

By Kaarin Moore • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

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By Renn Martin • May 12, 2025

Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs

Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

By Kaarin Moore • May 9, 2025

UPS confirms building closures, shift cuts in 4 states

The reductions are part of the carrier’s plan to trim its network footprint in the face of shrinking volume from Amazon.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2025

Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer

The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025

US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal

Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025

Walmart touts savings from continued automation efforts

The retailer predicts it will slash costs by more than 30% at its high-tech facilities by year's end, one executive said. 

By Philip Neuffer • May 8, 2025

Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 7, 2025

Lineage to buy, build Tyson cold-storage warehouses in $1B plan

The warehousing giant plans to purchase four facilities and build two more for Tyson, which will occupy the new locations as an anchor tenant.

By Max Garland • May 7, 2025

Mattress Firm taps AI platform to improve inventory flow

Using Invent.ai technology, the retailer will aim to upgrade demand forecasting and distribution center replenishment.

By Kelly Stroh • May 6, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

DHL Supply Chain buys IDS Fulfillment, ups SMB shipper base

The deal adds four warehouses and more than 50 customers to the 3PL's network.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2025

Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs

The fast-fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices. 

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025

Colgate-Palmolive faces $200M in tariff costs

The consumer product manufacturer said it expects to pay more for raw materials and finished goods it sources from abroad despite its recent supply chain shifts.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025

Hershey opens chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade

The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2025

Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact

The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2025

Facing tariffs, Hasbro shifting some SKU origins away from China

The toy and game company aims to source less than 40% of its volume from the country by 2026.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI

Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2025

3M expects up to $850M tariff hit

The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.

By Sara Samora • May 1, 2025

Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025

How UPS customers are navigating Trump’s tariffs

Major shippers are frontloading inventory and considering price hikes, while smaller businesses are prioritizing sourcing diversification, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI

Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making. 

By Nathan Owens • April 30, 2025

Dollar Tree to replace Oklahoma distribution center destroyed by tornado

The Marietta facility is expected to open in 2027 as the retailer attempts to alleviate lingering capacity constraints.

By Philip Neuffer • April 30, 2025