Retail

U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Widens to Biggest in More Than a Year

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:25 -0400

Data showed large declines in exports of both the volatile consumer goods category and capital goods, which in April had advanced to a record high.

Alibaba Sues U.S. Over 'Military' Blacklist

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:51:28 -0400

Alibaba said it had previously asked to meet with the DoD to address the Chinese military affiliation concerns.

Tariffs Raise Prices, Plain and Simple

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CEO of toy manufacturer that brought the SCOTUS case that struck down Trump’s “reciprocal” IEEPA tariffs says there’s no way to defray tariffs costs other than by raising prices.

Gartner: Top 25 Supply Chain Organizations Are Embracing AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:14 -0400

French energy technology multinational Schneider Electric retains top position for fourth consecutive year; Walmart climbs to third.

From Nursery to Network - Orchestrating Agility with Julia Bedanova

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:04 -0400

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

EU Votes to Move Ahead with U.S. Trade Deal

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:38:13 -0400

Under the agreed provisions, the EU will cut tariffs to zero on American industrial goods, and the U.S. will keep tariffs on many European goods at around 15%

China Directs Sam's Club to Fix Food Safety Problems

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The retailer has dealt with numerous food safety issues in China, with customers having reported finding live rats and maggots in Sam's Club products.

2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Incisiv’s 2026 supply chain resilience report, conducted in partnership with Anaplan, assesses the current state of supply chain operations by surveying industry leaders across North America and EMEA. By examining strategic priorities, demand-supply responsiveness, technology and AI infrastructure, and financial outcomes, the research uncovers the critical financial impact of the “latency tax”— the hidden cost of delayed decision-making — and how to reclaim that margin.

Transforming Your Supply Chain From Cost Center to Growth Driver

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern leaders need data-driven insights to make confident, real-time decisions that shield margins, enhance supply chain operations, and enrich customer experiences. As executives face a deluge of data points, this isn’t always straightforward. Global supply chain organizations face additional uncertainty — ranging from shifting environmental conditions to geopolitical disruption.

Sleep Number Files Bankruptcy to Sell Itself, Blames Tariffs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sleep Number blamed its bankruptcy, in part, on “the unpredictable shifting of trade rules imposed by the current U.S. government, on top of an already vulnerable global supply chain."

Inventory Drift: A Hidden Underminer of Retail Supply Chain Performance

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As supply chains become more data-driven, the critical question is whether visibility reflects reality.

U.S. Adds BYD, Alibaba to ‘Chinese Military Companies’ List

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:24 -0400

The list includes some of China's biggest companies, many of which compete directly with major American companies

Amazon Expands Super-Fast Deliveries in U.K.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:53:09 -0400

The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.

Walmart Caps Usage of an AI Tool for Employees After High Demand

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:50 -0400

As companies incorporate AI into workflows, they’re finding this comes with costs, especially if employees use it heavily or for tasks involving large amounts of data.

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

The $10 Million Problem Hiding in your Warehouse: Inventory Inaccuracy and Mispicks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:00 -0400

Join Kardex and AutoStore for this thought-provoking webinar exploring the hidden operational and financial costs of inventory inaccuracies, where fulfillment failures are actually occurring inside modern warehouse environments, and how AI-assisted validation, intelligent workflows, and goods-to-person automation are changing the economics of accuracy.

The Supply Chain AI Readiness Report: Why Operational Discipline Determines Agentic AI Success

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this webinar, Knut Alicke and Jeff Metersky will discuss how AI, machine learning, and decision engineering can help planners work faster, focus on higher-value exceptions, and make more consistent decisions under pressure.

Why AI-Driven Commerce Demands a New Standard for Product Data Integrity

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

None of this requires starting from scratch. The data most brands need to compete in an AI-driven world already exists.

The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With AI and automation evolving rapidly, warehouses are undergoing a major shift in how they operate and manage complexity. As intelligent tools become easier to adopt and automation becomes essential, top performers are pushing beyond small efficiency boosts. T

Podcast | The State of Retail and CPG, in 2026 and Beyond

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

How are retail and CPG weathering the storm?

Agentic AI and the $706B Returns Dilemma

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today, dashboards flag costly return rates, suspicious refund activity, or locations with abnormal behaviors. The insights are helpful, but typically arrive after the fact.

Watch: How Meijer Approaches Emerging Technology

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Meijer, the Midwest grocery chain, strives to stay ahead of the curve in charting the progress of artificial intelligence and material handling automation, says domain architect Randy McClary.

How Mars uses 4flow's AI platform for Logistics optimization

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:56:32 -0400

In this session, Mars and 4flow share how they evolved from a traditional transportation Control Tower toward predictive supply chain orchestration. By assessing logistics‑driven decisions earlier rather than reacting to downstream changes, they were able to prevent disruptions before they occurred.

Whirlpool Seeing ‘Recession-Level Industry Decline’ Because of War

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:02:15 -0400

Although Whirlpool produces about 80% of its major appliances at American factories, the company is still being hurt by international trade turmoil.

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

From Fragmented Tools to Unified Workflows: How to Transform Field Operations

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Field service teams often juggle laptops, phones, on‑site PCs, and handwritten notes—slowing work and introducing errors. Join us to learn practical steps for consolidating workflows onto one mobile device and elevating customer perception with the same technology we recommend to clients.

JetBlue Sued Over ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Claims

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The claim came after Jet Blue advised a customer complaining about a price rise on a flight to clear their cache or book via an incognito browser window.

Labubu Dolls’ Clothing Found to Contain Banned Cotton

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Nonprofit groups have submitted information about Pop Mart’s use of cotton from Xinjiang and other alleged labor violations to officials at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.