Oct. 13, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
With October nearly halfway through, companies are already turning their attention from jack-o'-lanterns to wrapping paper.
This year’s holiday season is shaping up to be especially challenging given the ongoing turbulence in U.S. trade policy.
While retailers and manufacturers have done their best to mitigate higher tariffs in the leadup to the holidays, they’ll still need to contend with a potential pullback in consumer spending, added surcharges from last-mile delivery providers and more.
Below you’ll find stories designed to help prepare you for the holiday shipping season in one tidy package. Think of it as our gift to you.
Thanks for reading!
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Philip Neuffer
Senior Editor, Supply Chain Dive
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Major delivery providers have increased the rates of their temporary holiday surcharges compared to last year.
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From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.
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The carrier's American Express collaboration offers savings on base transportation rates and various surcharges through the end of February.
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Responding to the supply chain instability of the last few years has left many organizations with ad hoc inventory storage systems. How can organizations overcome this challenge?
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Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.
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The announcement is one of several logistics and fulfillment upgrades for sellers the e-commerce giant revealed Thursday.
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Companies are leveraging AI and evaluating SKU mixes to meet holiday demand, according to industry experts.
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Post-peak returns pose a challenge for retailers — but they don’t have to be a profit drain. Learn how to transform returns from cost centers to loyalty drivers with smart tech & strategic policies in this webinar.
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