Chief financial officer Eva Scherer said logistics companies have cut back on truck purchases amid a drop in shipments of tariff-hit goods such as steel and aluminum.

Already, crops are rotting in the fields and warehouse managers are struggling to find workers. How will the push for goods made in America play out?

Reverse logistics is growing beyond just dealing with returns. It's helping brands and retailers to stand out, changing how they think about sustainability and growth.

Starting in 2027, the U.S. will end de minimis exemptions for all countries, as part of President Trump's sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that was signed into law on July 4.

The brightest light on the e-commerce horizon is the Gen Z and younger Millennial cohort — consumers aged 18-35 years. 

The analysis is among the first to measure the direct costs created by the import taxes on employers with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue.

Demand-sensing is important, and is much improved by AI. But pricing and inventory modeling are important too.

After declining for much of last year, auto prices are on the rise again. 

The explosive growth of e-commerce, driven by ever-liberalizing return policies, has turned reverse logistics into one of the retail industry’s biggest challenges. 

The group said it was likely to have to discount more than last year around the world in the coming months.