Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the Northeast.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025

Staples conducts fulfillment operations overhaul

The office supplies retailer is implementing a new warehouse management system across its network to support next-day delivery efficiency.

By Philip Neuffer • May 21, 2025

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Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts

The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.

By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2025

Rite Aid to close 2 distribution centers

The beleaguered drugstore chain will shutter Washington and Maryland facilities in June as it navigates its second bankruptcy filing since 2023.

By Philip Neuffer • May 19, 2025

Amazon plans fourth robotics fulfillment center in Virginia

Once completed, the 3.1 million-square-foot facility will join a roster that includes a Virginia Beach site set to open later this year.

By Philip Neuffer • May 19, 2025

Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 20, 2025

Cost-saving strategies you’ll want to implement in 2025

As the supply chain remains unpredictable, brands look for tactics to remain profitable.

By SPS Commerce • May 19, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 16, 2025

Hooker Furnishings to open Vietnam warehouse, exit Georgia facility

The shakeup aims to help the furniture company save costs and reduce its domestic safety stock needs.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2025

Amazon reveals new warehouse robots in push to trim manual tasks

The e-commerce giant said it plans to deploy the various technologies in the coming years as it works to boost "more high-skilled work."

By Max Garland • May 15, 2025

Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2025

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

By Eric Walz • May 14, 2025

Lego to open regional distribution center in Virginia

The new facility will expand the company’s operations footprint in North America.

By Kelly Stroh • May 13, 2025

US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry

The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

C&S to shutter Florida distribution center, costing 500 jobs

The grocery company did not say why it elected to close the facility in the town of Baldwin.

By Sam Silverstein • May 13, 2025

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