Port strike incites panic buying as consumers feared supply chain issues
Panic buying ensued in some U.S. stores after dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts went on a three-day strike that ended on Thursday evening.
Toyota delays production of US-made EVs until 2026
Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota will not begin producing electric vehicles at its U.S. factories in 2025 as planned, postponing production until the first half of 2026.
DeSantis deploys resources to Florida ports to keep goods flowing amid 'unacceptable' strike
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's National Guard and State Guard will deploy to the state's ports to restore operations amid the dockworkers strike and Hurricane Helene recovery.
Dearborn Denim brings 'ethical' apparel manufacturing back to the USA
Dearborn Denim & Apparel founder Robert McMillan discusses his big idea of redefining American denim on 'Making Money.'
Port strike union boss rails against EZPass, self-checkout: 'Machines got to stop'
International Longshoreman's Association President Harold Daggett is against automation, and condemned EZPass automated tolls and self-checkouts in a recent interview.
Strike grinds coffee shipments to a halt at East and Gulf Coast ports
The strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has ground coffee shipments to a halt, setting up a supply squeeze given the heavy U.S. reliance on coffee imports.
Dick's Sporting Goods to hire 8,000 seasonal workers for holiday shopping season
Dick’s Sporting Goods will add nearly 8,000 seasonal employees to its workforce as part of a hiring push to prepare for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
'We don't know' what retail restocking will look like during strike: James Zahn
The Toy Book editor-in-chief James Zahn says big-box retailers have already shipped in about 85% of their holiday shopping inventory.
Port strike could affect holiday shopping: How consumers can prepare
Holiday shoppers should get ahead on their purchases before the supply chain disruptions tied to the port strike begin to hinder business operations, an expert says.
A strike is 'against and counter to America's national interests': Rep. Carlos Gimenez
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., reacts to President Biden urging Israel against attacking Iran's nuclear site and whether the president should step in on the port strikes.
Port of Long Beach executive director urges unions, management to 'come to their differences'
Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero explains the impact of the port strike on the West Coast, provides advice to the parties involved on the East and Gulf Coasts, and discusses whether the Taft-Hartley Act should be invoked.
Impact on meat supply chain already happening, says US Meat Export Federation president
U.S. Meat Export Federation President & CEO Dan Halstrom breaks down the impact to beef and pork supply chain from the port strikes.
Biden-Harris administration 'finds itself between a rock and a hard place' with upcoming election: Phil Orlando
Federated Hermes Chief Equity Market Strategist Phil Orlando discusses the oil market, the Federal Reserve's rate cut, and the inflationary impact of the port strikes.
US port strike: GM, Walmart, LG top importers at impacted ports
Data shows General Motors, Walmart and LG Electronics have the greatest exposure to the ongoing union dockworkers' strike impacting dozens of ports on the East and Gulf coasts.
Costco reportedly selling new precious metal: platinum
Costco has jumped into selling a new precious metal: 1-ounce platinum bars, according to a Wednesday report from Fortune.
NHL star Connor Bedard joins legends like Tom Brady, Aaron Judge with exclusive Fanatics memorabilia deal
Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard has joined Tom Brady and Aaron Judge after signing an exclusive memorabilia partnership with Fanatics
Chrysler recalls 154,000 Jeep electric vehicles over 'risk of fire' while parked, driven
Chrysler is recalling over 150,000 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrid electric vehicles over concerns about the vehicles catching on fire while parked or driven.
Donald Trump promises companies who hire American workers the 'lowest taxes in the world': Karoline Leavitt
Trump 2024 national press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses former President Trump's new deal to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. on 'The Evening Edit.'
Automakers monitoring port strike for impacts on production
The strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has the potential to disrupt auto manufacturers' production due to delayed shipments of auto parts.
These ports are critically important: Jessica Dankert
Jessica Dankert, Vice President of Supply Chain at Retail Industry Leaders Association, weighs the impact of the port worker strike on retailers.