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Shein drops prices following US-China tariff deal
The fast fashion company's competitor Temu also walked back duty-driven increases earlier this month.
By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2025 -
Under Armour takes multi-pronged approach to tariff strategy
The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.
By Kelly Stroh • May 22, 2025 -
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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
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Walmart buys 1M-square-foot distribution center in Utah
The previously leased Salt Lake City property features a cross-dock facility and is within 10 miles of a Union Pacific intermodal hub.
By Philip Neuffer • May 22, 2025 -
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 -
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.
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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 -
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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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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