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De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027
Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill President Donald Trump signed on Friday.
By Max Garland • July 4, 2025 -
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Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes
The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025 -
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‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon
Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.
By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025 -
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Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025
As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025 -
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J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse
The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees.
By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy
The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.
By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025 -
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Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery
The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public.
By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025 -
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JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee
The food and beverage company faces import fee exposure in direct materials, product exports and capital items used in manufacturing.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs
The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2025 -
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Amazon temporarily waives seller fee tied to Walmart orders
Multi-Channel Fulfillment users previously faced a 5% surcharge when they used non-Amazon carriers to deliver Walmart orders.
By Max Garland • June 24, 2025 -
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Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics
The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.
By Max Garland • June 20, 2025 -
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Kohl’s to close Ohio fulfillment center, lay off 768
The workforce reduction is due to increased shipping efficiency at other facilities, the discount retailer said.
By Philip Neuffer • June 17, 2025 -
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7 Brew hires first supply chain chief
Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.
By Julie Littman • June 17, 2025 -
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US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers
The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.
By Robert Freedman , Philip Neuffer • June 16, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025 -
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Dollar General sees ‘big win’ from SKU reduction
The discount retailer has already cut 1,000 product types from its assortment to make shelf space for in-demand inventory.
By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025 -
Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact
The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025 -
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Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August
The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region.
By Philip Neuffer • June 9, 2025 -
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Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities
Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.
By Max Garland • June 6, 2025 -
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Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected
The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025 -
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Lowe’s to maintain competitive pricing structure despite tariffs
The home improvement retailer is also pushing its global diversification efforts and product evaluations to move production away from China.
By Kelly Stroh • June 5, 2025 -
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Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain
The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025 -
Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility
The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.
By Kelly Stroh • June 3, 2025 -
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Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas
The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.
By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2025 -
Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025
