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Von Maur and Boscov's

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

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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China Tariffs

U.S. China Tariffs: All Fluctuated Up 

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

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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Hafencity Center

Hamburg HafenCity Center: Westfield’s Last of Its Kind

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

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

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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tariffs

Short-Term Retail Fixes for Tariffs

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

Levi’s faces tariff pressures and global backlash, risking international sales and increasing reliance on U.S. consumers for growth.
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