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Warren Shoulberg

Warren Shoulberg knows home furnishings. He has been a regular contributor to The Robin Report, Forbes.com, The Business of Home and Home Textiles Today as well as his own blog Warrensreport.com. As the former editor-in-chief for several leading business-to-business publications specializing in home furnishings retailing he has chronicled the good, the bad and the ugly of the business in a career spanning four decades.

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His award winning commentaries elicit both praise and complaints. He welcomes them both equally. He has guest lectured at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and been honored by the International Furnishings and Design Association, Gift for Life and the Fashion Institute of Technology. He has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, ABC News and other media as an expert in the field.

He expects to be doing this for the duration.

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Short-Term Retail Fixes for Tariffs

Warren Shoulberg April 30, 2025

Retailers brace for a volatile tariff-driven economy with short-term tactics, creative sourcing, and survival-focused inventory strategies.

Import Tariffs

U.S. Import Tariffs Are Bad Enough: Uncertainty Is Even Worse

Warren Shoulberg April 2, 2025

U.S. import tariffs on Chinese goods raise prices, disrupt supply chains, and create costly uncertainty for businesses and consumers.

Tarjay Is So Over

Warren Shoulberg March 20, 2025

Target's "Tarjay" revival is failing as shoppers seek discounts. With Walmart, H&M & Uniqlo thriving, Target must reinvent itself to stay relevant.

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The Downtown Flagship Store Downturn

Warren Shoulberg March 12, 2025

Downtown flagship stores, including Macy's Herald Square, are closing or being redeveloped, signaling the end of urban retail.

Death of the 99 Cent Pricing Policy

Warren Shoulberg February 20, 2025

Wanamaker’s Department Stores is generally credited with being the first retailer to price its products ending in 99 cents rather than rounding it up to ...

Catalyst Brands

Marc Rosen Just Made a Deal as Catalyst Brands

Warren Shoulberg January 20, 2025

Catalyst Brands merges JCPenney and SPARC, forming a $9B retail giant to revitalize iconic brands with uncertain future outcomes.

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Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Rises from the Dead

Warren Shoulberg January 6, 2025

Big Lots’ bankruptcy sparks revival under Gordon Brothers and Variety, retaining the name but transforming its identity.

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Can Ashley Buchanan Do a Retail Turnaround with Kohl’s?

Warren Shoulberg December 2, 2024

Ashley Buchanan, Kohl’s new CEO, aims to revitalize the retailer with expertise in ecommerce and strategy, tackling challenges in merchandising.