Supply Chain

A group of about 20 Senate Democrats on Monday revealed legislation calling for full refunds following the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs were illegal. Separately, FedEx filed a lawsuit on Monday demanding a full refund, according to the BCC. The Supreme Court ruling last week — which said that Trump overstepped…

U.S. retailers now face a heightened antislavery risk at the border. Picture a routine day at a busy port. An inspector opens a box of imported snacks and notices a small logo. The shipment stops immediately. U.S. Customs and Border Protection detains the goods and flags related shipments at other ports. Inside the company, teams…

As tariff pressures continue to disrupt global trade, retailers are racing to strengthen their supply chain strategies. Increasingly, the key to staying ahead lies in agentic artificial intelligence — the next evolution of intelligent automation. AI has already made significant inroads across business functions, fundamentally reshaping how organizations operate, execute and interact with customers. Now,…

The U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump's tariffs policies imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) are unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 6-3 opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. Writing for the court's majority, Chief Justice John…

Retail supply chains are under sustained pressure from labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing customer expectations. What were once temporary disruptions have become long-term structural challenges, forcing retailers to rethink how their networks, workforce and technology operate together. To remain competitive, retailers must move beyond point solutions and adopt a fully connected, technology-driven supply chain…

It's undeniable that global supply chains contain a multitude of ethical, labor and environmental risks, and that these are unavoidable in sourcing and procurement. What’s also becoming harder to ignore is the impact these issues can have on a company’s continuity and success. From productivity losses and logistics delays to reputational damage and labor disruptions,…

Industrial real estate is back in the spotlight. Prologis and other large landlords are reporting renewed demand as retailers and brands stabilize volumes and prepare for the next phase of growth. After several volatile years, the instinct to lock in more warehouse space feels rational. But in 2026, that instinct is increasingly outdated. The most…

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations in business, finance, and technology. At the same time, organizations with transportation fleets face an economy now defined by prolonged volatility — rising equipment costs, exploding prices from trade wars, extended life cycles, labor shortages, inflationary pressures, and supply chain disruptions. In retail, this volatility now spans brick-and-mortar…

In today’s dynamic market, retailers have the unique opportunity to strengthen their operations while navigating challenges such as new economic policies and evolving consumer behavior. Earlier this year, Gartner found that 63 percent of supply chains are in a vulnerable state, underscoring the importance of building greater business resiliency through operational strategies. And while conditions…

Peak season always comes with complexity, but what retailers are currently dealing with in 2025 is something altogether different: a year defined by the constant drift of shifting rules. New tax regulations, documentation requirements, and carrier volatility have all forced meaningful operational adjustments. Together, they’ve rewritten the playbook for how to conquer this critical period.…