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Supply Chain Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping supply chain management. The daily email newsletter, website, and app cover topics such as logistics, freight, operations, procurement, regulation, technology, risk/resilience and more. Supply Chain Dive is a leading industry publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 7+ million decision makers in the most competitive industries.

Wayfair describes its new proprietary logistics offering, CastleGate, as one of its "key competitive moats" that is gene...
08/27/2025

Wayfair describes its new proprietary logistics offering, CastleGate, as one of its "key competitive moats" that is generating growing supplier interest. https://buff.ly/bAmnhF5

Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

Target is pivoting its in-store fulfillment strategy as it prioritizes the customer retail experience.
08/27/2025

Target is pivoting its in-store fulfillment strategy as it prioritizes the customer retail experience.

The retailer will take recent learnings about which stores are "built to fulfill" and apply it to up to 40 more locations by the year's end.

Home Depot is leveraging machine learning and dedicated order fulfillment associates to drive faster delivery speeds. ht...
08/27/2025

Home Depot is leveraging machine learning and dedicated order fulfillment associates to drive faster delivery speeds. https://buff.ly/fghmJb3

Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.

Shippers need to be prepared for peak season surcharges this holiday season. Here are three ways to lower costs. https:/...
08/27/2025

Shippers need to be prepared for peak season surcharges this holiday season. Here are three ways to lower costs. https://buff.ly/nm4a66Z

From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

President Donald Trump has threatened a fresh batch of tariffs on imports from China and countries that impose digital t...
08/27/2025

President Donald Trump has threatened a fresh batch of tariffs on imports from China and countries that impose digital taxes and regulations.

The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.

Stop & Shop intends to close seven e-commerce fulfillment facilities in four states during the coming weeks as the North...
08/26/2025

Stop & Shop intends to close seven e-commerce fulfillment facilities in four states during the coming weeks as the Northeastern grocery chain moves ahead with a multiyear effort to boost its performance, a spokesperson confirmed.

The grocer expects to offer “an even better omnichannel customer experience” after shuttering the facilities, according to a spokesperson.

Colgate-Palmolive unveiled a three-year, $200 million to $300 million supply chain optimization and productivity program...
08/26/2025

Colgate-Palmolive unveiled a three-year, $200 million to $300 million supply chain optimization and productivity program earlier this month.

The personal and home care company said new macroeconomic conditions are pushing it to optimize its supply chain less than 12 months after a previous overhaul.

The company unveiled the restructuring investment less than 12 months after completing a two-year streamlining initiative.

UPS will levy a $2.50 international processing fee for U.S.-bound packages across three services starting Sept. 8, accor...
08/26/2025

UPS will levy a $2.50 international processing fee for U.S.-bound packages across three services starting Sept. 8, according to the logistics giant’s website.

The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

Several international postal operators, including postal systems in Europe and Asia, are halting shipping services into ...
08/25/2025

Several international postal operators, including postal systems in Europe and Asia, are halting shipping services into the U.S. The suspension comes as the elimination of the de minimis exemption for U.S. imports is slated for this week.

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Operators said uncertain guidelines and a short window before the de minimis exemption ends Aug. 29 prompted the suspension of some export services.

The U.S. Postal Service will launch 10 new sorting and delivery centers on Sept. 6, and one more will open Oct. 18, the ...
08/25/2025

The U.S. Postal Service will launch 10 new sorting and delivery centers on Sept. 6, and one more will open Oct. 18, the agency announced in an industry bulletin.

The agency said the launches in Baltimore and other cities will advance its network overhaul plan.

President Donald Trump said his administration began a tariff investigation into furniture imports. Duties on those good...
08/25/2025

President Donald Trump said his administration began a tariff investigation into furniture imports. Duties on those goods are expected to be implemented in the next 50 days, but the tariff rate has yet to be determined.

The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

Capstone analysts said in a note that if the Trump administration's Section 232 probe of wind turbines and their compone...
08/25/2025

Capstone analysts said in a note that if the Trump administration's Section 232 probe of wind turbines and their components leads to tariffs, input costs of an offshore wind project would likely rise by 10% and its levelized energy cost by 4%. https://buff.ly/63piuha

Capstone analysts said they expect the government to expedite the investigation and apply tariffs “likely around 25%-50%” on turbines and components.

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