Build-A-Bear fires chief growth officer as earnings fall flat
The company's summer trend merchandise didn't resonate with customers and wholesale progressed slower than expected.
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Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war
Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
Opinion: Global containers losses surge in 2025 as weather and shipping disruptions mount
Recent analysis of the Containers Lost at Sea Report 2026 by Cleveland Containers, a leading supplier of shipping containers, has uncovered an increase in lost cargo compared to…
Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz ‘functional’. But what changes do suppliers need to trust the shipping route again?
President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz 'functional' again. Six months on from the start of the conflict, what will it take for suppliers to trust the shipping…
Berries supplier Driscoll’s names new CEO
Driscoll’s, the US berries supplier, has named founding-family member Brie Reiter Smith as its new CEO. The post Berries supplier Driscoll’s names new CEO appeared first on Just…
Walmart Rolls Out Tap To Pay Service, Expands Scintilla Platform
Walmart has announced a major double rollout set to enhance both backend supplier collaboration and frontend checkout convenience.
Northgate González Market readies to open another Mercado store
The Hispanic grocer is transforming one of its longest-standing neighborhood markets into an immersive, foodservice-focused shopping destination.
Aldi supplier Cockerill invests £1.65m in potato farming
Yorkshire-based potato supplier Cockerill has announced a £1.65m investment in automation and future growth as it continues to strengthen its long-term Aldi partnership. Cockerill…
M&S expands European online fulfilment through Zalando’s ZEOS
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Zalando’s B2B logistics and fulfilment business, ZEOS, as it aims to bolster its direct-to-consumer arm.
George at Asda becomes destination for style and value in new campaign
George at Asda has unveiled a new campaign that aims to reposition the brand as “a destination where style and value exist together”. Devised by creative agency Lucky Generals, it…
Bold Bean Co appoints RH Amar to drive wholesale and foodservice growth
Bold Bean Co appointed RH Amar as its wholesale and foodservice distributor as the challenger brand looked to expand into new channels. The distributor will take responsibility…
Logistics confidence rebounds despite rising cost pressures
Confidence across the UK logistics sector improved in the second quarter of 2026, although businesses remain under pressure from high transport costs, rising freight rates and…