Faithful Supply

01/11/2026

General Motors is taking about $7.1B in Q4 2025 charges tied to its electric vehicle strategy, including a $1.8B write-down of EV manufacturing assets and $4.2B for supplier settlements and contract costs. GM will cut about 3,400 jobs, with most layoffs effective January 5, and will shift its Orion, Michigan plant from EVs to full-size gasoline and hybrid trucks and SUVs. Here’s what it means for workers, suppliers, investors, and the EV transition.

- Why is GM paying billions to resize EV plans?
- What happens to the Orion, Michigan plant and 3,400 jobs?
- How could $7.1B in charges change EV timelines and profits?

01/10/2026

Layoffs and bankruptcies are hitting the U.S. supply chain. FreightWaves counts 2,200+ job cuts across logistics and manufacturing, with impacts from rail and parcel to food service, packaging, last-mile, and e-commerce. AVI Food Systems plans 297 layoffs tied to a Philadelphia facility closure. Packaging Corporation of America will cut about 200 in Washington as it shuts a paper machine and pulping operations. UPS, FedEx, and Archer Daniels Midland are restructuring, closing select sites, and trimming staff as lost contracts, rising operating costs, and tighter credit squeeze margins. Fewer facilities can mean slower shipping and less redundancy, though streamlining may boost efficiency.

- Where are the biggest cuts across the supply chain?
- What’s driving companies to close facilities and trim staff?
- How could shipping speed, costs, and local jobs be affected?

01/09/2026

Cleveland’s school board approved the Building Brighter Futures plan amid steep enrollment declines, closing 18 buildings, merging 39 schools, and aiming to save $30M a year. Families face new assignments within weeks, while educators warn about overcrowding and support for special education and English learners.

- Why is Cleveland cutting about a third of its schools?
- What do 18 closures and 39 merges mean for neighborhoods?
- How will $30M in projected savings affect classrooms?
- What should families know about new assignments and school choice?
- What happens to special education when one closing school has 28% SPED?

01/08/2026

The Pentagon is standardizing mold cleanup in military housing by adopting the ANSI/IICRC S520 in the 2026 NDAA. This creates one national rulebook for base housing and barracks, covering assessment, containment, occupant protection, removal, and clearance. With 200,000+ family units under DoD, contractors will be judged against S520, with inspections, contract risk, and liability on the line.

- What does the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard require for mold remediation?
- How does the 2026 NDAA change cleanup in military housing and barracks?
- What should families and contractors expect on inspections, clearance, costs, and enforcement?

01/07/2026

Hotel tariff delay explained: The U.S. Administration postponed tariff increases on imported hotel furniture, cabinetry, and fixtures by one year from a plan tied to January 1, 2026. AAHOA, representing 20,000 hotel owners, says the pause matters because remodel costs were projected to jump 15-20%. The extra time helps small operators adjust supply chains, consider domestic sourcing, and maintain renovation schedules—supporting jobs in an industry that employs millions. But critics note tariffs can strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply resilience.

- What does a one-year delay mean for room rates?
- How a 15-20% swing changes renovation budgets
- Why AAHOA’s 20,000 members pushed for relief
- Who else is affected: construction, manufacturers, tourism towns
- The trade-off: protectionism vs affordability

01/06/2026

Convenience stores are shifting fast, with new flavor trends, changing shopper habits from GLP-1 medicines, and a wave of tech at checkout and in coolers. Here’s what to watch and why it matters for operators and everyday shoppers.

- Why are pickle flavors popping up in chips, nuts, and jerky?
- How are GLP-1 users changing snacks: more protein, smaller portions, fewer sweets?
- Which checkout tools will spread fastest: scan-and-go, smart coolers, or AI loss prevention?
- What trade-offs will stores face on costs, speed, and privacy?

01/06/2026

Overstock TP – available now.

🧻 2-Ply Toilet Paper (High Sheet Count)

500 sheets per roll
48 rolls per case
48 cases per pallet

60 Pallets Available
FOB Milwaukee (53204)

Priced to work for discount warehouses & resale programs.

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01/05/2026

Bulk buyers & discount warehouses—truckload deal.
🧻 2-Ply Toilet Paper
• 190 sheets / roll
• 4 rolls per pack
• 20 packs per case
• 52 cases per pallet
• Truckload only: 20 pallets
• FOB Milwaukee (53204)
Solid fit for high-volume resale & institutional use.
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01/05/2026

Twin Peaks parent Twin Hospitality replaces CEO Kim Boerema with Andy Wiederhorn amid heavy debt and weak results. Here’s what matters for diners, employees, and investors:
- Why the leadership shake-up happened and what it signals
- $1B+ debt, rising losses, and falling same-store sales
- 15 Smokey Bones closures; 19 planned conversions to Twin Peaks
- 114 Twin Peaks locations across the U.S. and Mexico
- Fat Brands’ near-50% stock drop, creditor pressure, and bankruptcy risk
Balanced breakdown and what to watch next.

01/05/2026

Discount warehouse owners—easy add-on SKU.

🧻 3-Ply Toilet Paper (High Sheet Count)

350 sheets / roll
60 double rolls per case
52 cases per pallet
3-pallet minimum

$1,400 per pallet
(price breaks on volume)

FOB Wisconsin (53204)

Great for overstock, discount, and resale programs.

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01/05/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL TRIVIA DAY!!
Small Roll Single Pack, 80 sheets/roll 30 rolls/case
30 cases per pallet
FOB Milwaukee, 53204
$570/skid. $13,780/truck

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01/04/2026