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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.
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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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Inside Beauty Product Recalls
Dana Wood
May 14, 2025
Beauty product recalls in 2025 spike over benzene in sunscreens, acne meds—fueling SEO buzz and calls for stricter cosmetic regulations.
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Hamburg HafenCity Center: Westfield’s Last of Its Kind
Mark Faithfull
May 13, 2025
Written off, consigned to the dustbin of time amid the clamor for all things new and digital, and a property asset class that almost no ...
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U.S. China Trade War: Chaos for Christmas
Ross O'Brien
May 8, 2025
China war tariffs disrupt supply chains, threatening holiday sales as brands face delays, uncertainty, and scramble for pricing workarounds.
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Retail Employee Safety and Organized Retail Crime
Jasmine Glasheen
May 5, 2025
Retail crime and violence are rising in 2024, leaving employees unsafe and unsupported, with few crimes prosecuted and little incentive to report.
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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.
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Levi’s and Collateral Tariff Impact
Pam Danziger
April 24, 2025
Levi’s faces tariff pressures and global backlash, risking international sales and increasing reliance on U.S. consumers for growth.
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