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- Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others Plywood and certain packaging materials are among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30.
- Lululemon adds former product chief to board Tara Poseley, who led product at the athletics retailer from 2013 to 2015, is joining the board as part of the company’s agreement with founder Chip Wilson.
- Etsy updates AI use policies to emphasize craftsmanship While it’s implementing more AI, the online marketplace now requires at least one authentic, non-AI generated image in most seller listings.
- Macy’s revamps Santaland, brings back Holiday Square The department store is leaning into the festive season at its Herald Square flagship in New York with a variety of activations.
- Bath & Body Works introduces new store concept The Feel Good concept is now open in Charlotte, North Carolina, and features easy navigation and enhanced testing experiences.
- The Weekly Closeout: Torrid CFO exits and Belk secures financing Paula Dempsey will leave the apparel retailer next month. The department store, meanwhile, will use some of its new funds for seasonal inventory.
- DHL boosts US-Asia cold chain connectivity for healthcare shippers For temperature-sensitive goods, DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia.
- Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag Due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix, the retailer doesn't expect to see benefits from its overhaul until 2027.
- Trump eschews tariffs for trade talks on wind turbine imports Following a Section 232 probe, the president tasked cabinet officials to engage in negotiations and report on their progress within 180 days.
- Medtech execs share secrets to building resilient supply chains At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers.
- Ikea accused of harmful wood sourcing in Europe’s forests Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.
- Beyond Yoga aims to have ‘many’ stores. They’ll probably be yellow. CEO Nancy Green says the brand color is reflective of a broader focus on joy — and making progress over perfection.
- David’s Bridal to spin off Pearl into stand-alone, publicly traded company David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook is expected to become the chief executive of Pearl, which will own the wedding retailer’s intellectual property and brand.
- Walmart welcomes external AI agents — with some guardrails The mass retailer is focused on transparency and customer control with a new AI agent profile feature and updated agent terms.
- EBay cuts 1K jobs, downsizing for the second time this year The layoffs, affecting about 9% of the marketplace giant’s global workforce, will impact all regions where it operates.
- Tractor Supply taps former Home Depot exec as chief technology, digital officer Fahim Siddiqui will oversee digital operations and work to bolster long-term growth by improving the retailer’s customer experience.
- Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027 The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift.
- Why customers are fed up with AI chatbots Few things will cause a customer to immediately request — or demand — a live agent like a bot that misunderstands them.
- Stord expands network with AMS Fulfillment purchase The acquisition bolsters Stord's presence in key East Coast and West Coast hubs while building upon other recent deals.
- Hydro Flask maker aims tariff refunds at inventory, packaging Helen of Troy plans to spend a portion of its expected $80.5 million refund to clean stock and refresh packaging design.
- Amazon eyes 300K holiday hires The e-commerce giant is increasing U.S. holiday staffing by 20% compared to the past three seasons.
- Adidas’ record Q3 is salt in the wound for Nike Preliminary figures show revenue reaching $8.1 billion, as the sportswear giant takes “significant” share from its rival.
- Target unwraps high-concept holiday ads focused on gift-giving academy Actor D’Arcy Carden serves as Chief Giftologist in a new campaign that will be supported by a bigger creator push around YouTube and TikTok.
- Teen spending up 6% as they trade athletic apparel for fashion While footwear was down and traditional athletic brands lost share, Target and brands including On gained ground, per a survey from Piper Sandler.
- Target touts holiday bargains as consumers stress out about their finances The offer includes what the mass merchant calls “luxe-for-less gifting.” But with apparel and home in turnaround mode, its strongest category is toys.
- Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, components The company added a new titanium supplier and expanded its partnership with an advanced film maker as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
- Extended peak season drives high dwell times at San Pedro Bay ports The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association said record volumes in September pushed up the time cargo remained idle, both for rail and truck transport.
- Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.
- Napa Auto Parts revs up fulfillment efficiency with automation Alongside Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Hai Robotics, the retailer aims to maximize warehouse storage density and improve order accuracy.
- Napa Auto Parts revs fulfillment efficiency with automation Alongside Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Hai Robotics, the retailer aims to maximize warehouse storage density and improve order accuracy.
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