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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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PFAS Are High Risk for Retail
Arick Wierson
April 23, 2025
Retailers must act on PFAS risks as regulations tighten, lawsuits rise, and demand grows for safer, PFAS-free products across all categories.
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The Fast Food Microplastics Crisis
Arick Wierson
April 21, 2025
Fast food is contaminated with microplastics and phthalates, posing health risks and drawing concern from scientists, consumers, and regulators.
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The Flaw in China Tariffs
Ross O'Brien
April 16, 2025
China tariffs backfire by raising global costs, disrupting trade, and hurting U.S. businesses due to China's deep role in global supply chains.
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What Can Retailers Do About Trump’s Tariffs?
Mark Cohen
April 14, 2025
Trump’s tariffs spark retail chaos with rising prices, supply issues, and recession fears, pushing retailers to push back against the economic fallout.
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What Luxury Brands Can Learn from Hottest Brand Miu Miu
Glyn Atwal
April 10, 2025
Miu Miu defies the luxury slump with viral products, cultural cachet, and community appeal, driving a 93.2% sales surge and topping Q4 2024.
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Where Is Retail Innovation?
Katie Irving
April 7, 2025
Retail needs innovation leadership to anticipate trends, drive growth, and differentiate beyond short-term, reactive strategies.
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