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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.

All in the Family (Dollar)

Warren Shoulberg July 16, 2025

Maybe Family Dollar needs to buy a zombie brand like Bed Bath & Beyond or Sears for linchpin products that consumers still value and can’t ...

The Best (& Most Outrageous) Tariff Tactics

Warren Shoulberg July 8, 2025

They say necessity is the mother of invention, but that goes for calamity too. Bloomberg recently reported that Robert Keely, who runs a guitar pedal ...

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Walmart Resets Its Future

Warren Shoulberg June 16, 2025

Walmart drone delivery is taking flight as part of a bold tech push—alongside AI, fintech, and real estate moves transforming the retail giant.

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Brian Cornell: The Sequel?

Warren Shoulberg June 2, 2025

Target faces major challenges, and while Brian Cornell once saved it, the company now needs a bold new leader to spark another transformation.

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Family-Owned Boscov’s, Von Maur Are Sleeper Success Stories

Warren Shoulberg May 20, 2025

Family-owned Boscov’s and Von Maur defy retail decline by thriving with tradition, community focus, and steady, long-term growth strategies.

China Tariffs

U.S. China Tariffs: All Fluctuated Up

Warren Shoulberg May 15, 2025

U.S. China tariff turmoil threatens holiday retail, with cost hikes, supply chain chaos, and a shaky 90-day trade truce adding to economic uncertainty.

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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.