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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 -
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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 -
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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