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Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze

Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

Updated May 7, 2026

P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout

The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

Updated May 12, 2026

FDA warns of neurosurgical supply disruptions

Interruptions in the supply of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strips are expected to continue through 2026.

Why more retailers are offering same-day delivery

Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.

USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers

A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”

CPKC, CSX launch ‘improved’ Southeast Mexico rail route

The service connecting the Southeast U.S. to Texas and Mexico is touted to be faster and more efficient due to infrastructure upgrades.

P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Facility openings in Miami, Phoenix and other cities aim to increase reliability and efficiency for the Postal Service as it navigates a network overhaul.

Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production

The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and cut emissions across their shared cocoa supply chain in Ecuador.

DHL CEO flags jet fuel supply constraints in Asia

While the logistics giant has more fuel certainty at major hubs, the ongoing crunch is raising prices and posing challenges at some Asia-based airports.

How Bissell Homecare is cleaning up supply chain planning

The company best known for its vacuums has sped up forecast modeling from multiple weeks to a few days through a collaboration with o9 Solutions.

Small ocean carriers trim Transpacific capacity

Lower spot rates historically lead to larger withdrawals of non-alliance operated vessels on the shipping corridor, per Sea-Intelligence.

CSX sees volume uptick from spike in truck-to-rail conversions

Rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern also pointed to signs of optimism as shippers look for cheaper trucking alternatives due to higher fuel costs.

Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses

Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with 3M and Lands' End among its users.

Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains

The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.

Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum initially considered challenges with flexibles and will next focus on bottles, containers and closures.

Drugmaker AbbVie chooses North Carolina for $1.4B manufacturing campus

The 185-acre site will be the company’s largest single investment to date, with a focus on small-volume parenteral products like vials and prefilled syringes.

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern

All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

Updated May 4, 2026