OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Imports at major U.S. container ports remained below prior year levels in February 2026 as tariff headwinds continued affecting ocean freight activity.

Starbucks Coffee Company wants to create a targeted store experience that will create a "second peak" during the day.

Uber is using Amazon Web Services artificial intelligence compute, storage and networking to optimize delivery and rideshare operations.

Amazon will reportedly deliver fewer packages via the U.S. Postal Service, but the reduction is not as severe as expected.

Ahold Delhaize USA is enabling payment for online grocery orders directly from customer bank accounts.

Walmart is providing a new way for customers to make digital health and wellness purchases.

A home improvement giant is investing in the next generation of skilled trade workers.

A fast-casual artisan pizza chain is streamlining the process of disputing third-party delivery losses and reclaiming recoverable funds.

The world’s largest hardware cooperative is teaming up with another major online delivery platform.

Retailers have several courses of action they can follow in the face of declining imports and tariff-related disruption.