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Target: Supplier energy transitions key for Scope 3 reductions
The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint.
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CBP to expand IEEPA tariff processing in October
The agency plans to make certain finally liquidated entries eligible for reimbursements, starting Oct. 6.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 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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Manufacturing slows from 4-year high as prices rise
Demand for manufactured goods, while “resilient for now,” will “likely wobble as output prices rise further,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Good Culture names COO to scale supply chain
Kirk Jensen will focus on strengthening supply chain and manufacturing operations at Good Culture to improve availability and speed to shelf for retail partners, CEO Jesse Merrill said.
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HPE combats memory constraints with supplier help, better forecasting
The company is pushing to meet AI server demand by signing multiyear pacts to reduce lead times and improve backlog conversion, EVP and CFO Marie Myers said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 15, 2026 -
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Sponsored by TemperPackYour packaging inventory forecasts are already out of date
What high-volume shippers and brands know about on-demand packaging that you need to know too.
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CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong
The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.
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Dell faces widening supply shortages as high AI demand persists
“Welcome to the life of a supply chain person at Dell. This is what we do, chasing parts. We love it,” COO Jeffrey Clarke said.
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Why Hyundai is raising its local sourcing goal in North America
The company plans to source 80% of parts for vehicle manufacturing in the region from local suppliers by 2030, President and CEO José Muñoz said.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026 -
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La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri manufacturing expansion, distribution center
The furniture maker will build a 150,000-square-foot distribution hub at the same location of one of its oldest manufacturing facilities.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Deep DiveFeces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
The parasite is hard to trace and harder to kill. With recent cuts to food safety regulators, restaurants and food manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep their supply chains clean.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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CBP wants stakeholder input on supply chain visibility push
The use of traceability technology and potential export documentation collection are among the topics stakeholders can comment on.
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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What off-price retailers are saying about tariff refunds
TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Shoppers’ e-commerce packaging priorities shift in 2026: Ryder
Consumers reported a preference for boxes over mailer bags, but reasons have changed, the logistics company found in a survey.
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Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Nvidia says supply shortages are limiting AI revenue growth
The company increased its supply commitments in Q2 by $160 billion compared with the previous quarter, but it still faces a sourcing bottleneck.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods
The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts
Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Sept. 11, 2026 -
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How big box retailers are using tariff refunds
Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2026
