Williams-Sonoma pulling forward 'as much inventory as possible' ahead of list 4 tariffs

The retailer on Wednesday raised its full-year net revenue forecast for the second time this year, even after factoring in the tariff increases the Trump administration announced last week.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 29, 2019

Florida ports prepare as Dorian moves past Puerto Rico

The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center predicts winds up to 80 mph and between four and eight inches of rain for Puerto Rico.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Aug. 28, 2019

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

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CMA CGM pledges to forgo Northern Sea Route, citing environmental concerns

The carrier cited concerns about damaging Arctic and global ecosystems in its decision to avoid the shipping route.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 26, 2019

US to up all China tariffs 5 percentage points

This move came hours after China announced tariffs ranging from 5% to 10% on more than 5,000 products imported from the U.S. and valued at $75 billion Friday. 

By Emma Cosgrove , Matt Leonard • Updated Aug. 26, 2019

China to add tariffs on $75B of US imports

One batch of duties will begin Sept. 1 and the other Dec. 15, mirroring the U.S. schedule and putting American agricultural exporters in a tough situation. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 23, 2019

Swine disease adds uncertainty, volatility to meat supply chains, execs say

African swine fever has wiped out 5% of global animal protein supply, creating drastic price fluctuations in a market already rocked by the U.S.-China trade war. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2019

Report: Trade war uncertainty could drain $585B from global GDP

For procurement managers, there is increasing pressure to cut costs as firms brace for an economic slowdown. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 22, 2019

Kohl's 12-quarter inventory reduction streak ends

As new tariffs encourage inventory pull-forward and fulfillment commitments for e-commerce orders speed up, retailers have had to rethink where to store inventory and what healthy stock levels look like. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 21, 2019

Del Monte to lay off 844 workers, close plants in major supply chain shift

The company said its new "asset-light strategy will lead to more efficient and lower cost operations."

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 21, 2019

Happy Returns launches cardboard-free returns program

The brand announced it will aggregate and ship consumer returns in reusable totes, eliminating cardboard waste and reducing the environmental impact of individual return shipments.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 20, 2019

Asos intervenes when supplier cuts off wages, water, food to workers

Working with a local labor union and the Mauritian government, Asos facilitated wage payouts after the factory stopped paying workers months before liquidation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 19, 2019

John Deere cuts cost with no trade resolution in sight

The company will look to differentiate investments, improve organizational efficiency and possibly decrease its operational footprint by $25 million in Q4.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 19, 2019

AAFA: 77% of apparel, footwear imports to face tariffs Sept. 1

Although tariffs on some clothing and footwear are delayed until Dec. 15, the majority will still face duties at the beginning of next month. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 16, 2019

UK plans for express medical products shipping service ahead of Brexit

The announcement of the shipping service comes as the government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, steps up no-deal scenario preparations and downplays risks.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 16, 2019

Kraft Heinz's comeback begins after months of procurement scandal

A bonus structure that rewarded cost-cutting above all else and insufficient review of supplier contracts led to years of procurement misconduct. A new CEO is charged with the turnaround. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2019

Will Walmart raise prices to mitigate tariffs?

The CFO warned in May tariffs would lead to price hikes, but analysts say Walmart has enough volume in its supply chain to keep consumers insulated from tariffs.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2019

Advance Auto Parts mitigates tariff impact through supplier collaboration, price hikes

The auto parts retailer's CFO highlighted how, even though gross profit margin declined in Q2, advanced preparation and reliance of in-house inventory will help it weather the storm. 

By Andy Burt • Aug. 14, 2019

USTR: 10% tariffs on 'certain' clothing, electronics from China delayed to Dec. 15

Chinese imports not included on USTR's forthcoming list will still face 10% duties on Sept. 1, as President Donald Trump announced earlier this month. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

Tyson shifts production after plant fire to 'keep supply chain full'

A dip in processing capacity will likely manifest in a depleted and pricier spot market for beef, according to consultants. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2019

Maker of Saucony, Keds ups inventory 30% ahead of September tariffs

CEO Blake Krueger said it is too early to determine what the impact will be on 2020 consumer pricing, as the company is holding its mitigation strategies until tariffs take effect.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2019

Hong Kong airport faces 2nd day of disruption

The airport suspended all passenger check-ins Tuesday as the result of ongoing protests in the city and airport terminals. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

4 ways to monitor the cold chain inside the warehouse

The grocery and food sectors are leading in the adoption of cold chain monitoring, but companies must balance the cost of new technology with ROI, especially for low margin products like produce. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 9, 2019

How goods stolen from Amazon ended up sold on Amazon.com

The Amazon seller accounts associated with a Seattle-based theft operation sold approximately $10 million in goods on Amazon.com in the last six years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 8, 2019

Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says

The lawsuit is just the latest example of the fight between carriers and the labor they hire as drivers seek better treatment and benefits. 

By Lisa Burden , Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

S&P: 10% list 4 tariffs more damaging than previous 3

Technology firms are particularly at risk, as funds directed to moving global supply chains lead to less money available to invest in R&D.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 8, 2019