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How the Economy Will Roil the Insurance Market for Supply Chain Providers in 2026
In 2026, buyers of insurance won’t necessarily be looking for the cheapest premium, as they exhibit less tolerance for surprise coverage gaps or exclusions.
The Pacific Palisades fire of Jan. 2025. Photo: iStock/Ward DeWitt
Predicting vs. Preparing: The Growing Gap in Responding to Disruptions
With all the fancy predictive analytics that firms have adopted in recent years, why are they still slow to respond once they know a disruption is coming down the line?
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Trump Immigration Policy ‘Wreaking Havoc’ on U.S. Food Production, Say Former Agriculture Leaders
A letter to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees warns of a "widespread collapse of American agriculture and our rural communities.”
Farm workers harvesting yellow peppers in California. Photo: iStock/NNehring
Girding for the Future: It’s a Job for Humans
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Lower Tariffs for U.S. Importers in 2026? Don’t Count on It
Importers might be hoping that the broad tariffs imposed on their products by President Trump will be tempered in 2026. Good luck with that.
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The GLP-1 Effect: How Weight Loss Drugs are Reshaping Food and Pharma
GLP-1 drugs are forcing companies to adapt to a sustained shift in consumer behavior and healthcare demand that touches both food and pharma supply chains.
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NRF: Retail is Under Cyberattack!
Point-of-sale systems have recently become a particular favorite when it comes to finding vulnerable chinks in the armor.
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USMCA Review Poses Stress Test for North American Supply Chains
In the lead-up to July's joint review of the USMCA, companies are left to wonder if a full withdrawal from the deal is actually on the table for the U.S.
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Retailers Warned of the Counter-Intuitive Spending Habits of Gloomy Young People
Retailers could get whiplash trying to keep up with youthful consumer spending habits, but they better get good at it as the upcoming generations emerge as mature consumers.
From left to right: Mark Mathews, senior economist, National Retail Federation; Peter Volberding, senior director, data analytics at Pyxis by Bain & Company; Maria Arand, director, office of the customer at 84.51°, a subsidiary of Kroger; and MaryLeigh Bliss, chief content officer at YPulse. Photo: Helen Atkinson
Mixed, but Optimistic Outlook on Retail Economy from Economists at NRF
In a “K-shaped” economy, higher-income households are getting richer (and spending more), whereas lower-income households are getting poorer (and spending less).
From left to right: Economists David Tinsley, Mark Mathews and Michael Pearce. Photo: Helen Atkinson
To Support AI Development, the U.S. Needs to Rebuild Its Domestic Uranium Supply Chain
To the list of critical raw materials that American high-tech manufacturers must source from foreign suppliers, add uranium.
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Early Freeze Tests Great Lakes Supply Chains
To date, the Great Lakes as a whole are just shy of 15% ice coverage, up from the 10% average for this time of year.
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