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Health spending accounts are becoming a hiring and retention tool
Canadian employers are turning to health spending accounts to stand out in a tight talent market. Here is what the accounts do and how to weigh them.
via Talent CanadaJan 9, 2026
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Engagement in 2026 depends on connected programs, not more of them
A Gallagher HR executive says 2026 engagement hinges on change-ready culture, joined-up programs and empathy during AI adoption. Here is what hiring teams...
via Talent CanadaJan 8, 2026
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Strong pension funding gives employers more room on total rewards
Mercer says the median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans hit 132 per cent at the end of 2025, which changes the benefits conversation with candidates.
via Talent CanadaJan 7, 2026
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- Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift.Oct 22, 2026
- Stord expands network with AMS Fulfillment purchaseThe acquisition bolsters Stord's presence in key East Coast and West Coast hubs while building upon other recent deals.Oct 22, 2026
- Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, componentsThe 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.Oct 21, 2026
- Extended peak season drives high dwell times at San Pedro Bay PortsThe Pacific Merchant Shipping Association said record volumes in September pushed up the time cargo remained idle, both for rail and truck transport.Oct 21, 2026
- Primo Brands opens first new factory post mergerThe Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.Oct 21, 2026
- Napa Auto Parts revs up fulfillment efficiency with automationAlongside Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Hai Robotics, the retailer aims to maximize warehouse storage density and improve order accuracy.Oct 20, 2026
- Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs challenged in courtA lawsuit filed Tuesday with the Court of International Trade alleges the president exceeded his power in using a nearly 100-year-old statute to impose tariffs.Oct 20, 2026
- US semiconductor supply chain relies on vulnerable, hidden inputsTo guard against disruptions, the Semiconductor Industry Association called for closer government-industry collaboration to address targets for onshoring and stockpiling.Oct 20, 2026
- Texas sues Nestlé’s Gerber over alleged heavy metals in baby foodGerber says it employs “careful ingredient sourcing, supplier requirements, testing and quality controls" to reduce heavy metal levels in its products.Oct 20, 2026
- Chocolate maker signs $6.6M sale-leaseback deal for warehouse siteThe deal for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Colorado facility, which also houses production operations and the company's headquarters, aims to cut existing debt.Oct 20, 2026
- How Whataburger’s CSCO diversified suppliers to curb inflation - and fought fires along the wayThe burger chain has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.Oct 20, 2026
- Bluffworks targets lower fulfillment costs after provider switchThe travel apparel brand’s CEO spoke to Supply Chain Dive on making the switch to Cart.com after invoicing failures from its previous fulfillment partner.Oct 20, 2026
- Modelo, Pacifico maker stabilizes beer inventory following undersupplyConstellation Brands had overcorrected supply to match weaker-than-expected consumer demand, particularly among Hispanic consumers.Oct 20, 2026
- Few major apparel brands pay garment workers a living wage: reportOut of 110 clothing brands — including Adidas, Chanel and Zara — only four disclose workers’ wage levels at garment factories in their supply chains, a new report from Clean Clothes Campaign found.Oct 19, 2026
- Walmart approves 8 more parcel carriers for seller-fulfilled shippingThe retailer's marketplace now allows businesses to use DoorDash, UniUni and others if they are managing deliveries themselves.Oct 19, 2026
- Port of Savannah to build 3.5M TEU container terminalThe port expects to be able to handle 12 million TEUs annually once construction is complete.Oct 19, 2026
- Supply chain visibility tells you what happened. Can you see what it cost?Supply chain visibility can tell you what happened. Transportation Financial Intelligence™ helps explain what it cost, why it happened and what should happen next.Oct 19, 2026
- The biggest risk in agentic commerce isn’t easy to see. It’s invisibility.As AI agents shortlist products for shoppers, incomplete data can mean lost sales.Oct 19, 2026
- Unlocking the autonomous supply chain: Why execution data has to feed the planDitch the war room. Build a supply chain that learns and adapts autonomously.Oct 19, 2026
- From library to logistics: Cathy Morrow Roberson shares career insights“There are so many more opportunities today than there were when I started my business," the managing director of Logistics Trends & Insights told Supply Chain Dive.Oct 16, 2026
- FMC proposes fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, import restrictionsThe Federal Maritime Commission wants to impose a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels and restrict certain goods from the country.Oct 16, 2026
- FedEx, UPS delivery prices set for record-high Q4Easing fuel prices and a discounting activity rebound offered relief in Q3, but peak season surcharges will turn up the heat, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.Oct 16, 2026
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