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The Best (& Most Outrageous) Tariff Tactics

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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Good News For Retailers: Malaysia Is the Happiest Asian Country

Malaysian consumers are remarkably optimistic in these gloomy times—even by Asian standards. Can it last long enough for global brands to make use of it?
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Hotel Chocolat and Knoops Face Off with Godiva

Hotel Chocolat’s Thirlwell described the acquisition of the 250-acre Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia and transforming it into a boutique hotel as “destiny.” After a ...
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Aging QVC Pins Its Dreams on TikTok

QVC bets on TikTok and its “Age of Possibility” campaign to reverse declining sales and reconnect with women over 50 amid steep losses.
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Rimowa’s Upcycling Edge

See how fashion brands like Rimowa, Coach & Uniqlo profit by upcycling materials to cut costs, boost sustainability & appeal to consumers.
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Gen Z Has Great Expectations: They Want You to Care About Them

“Omnichannel” and “seamless” are outcomes of smart technology. Yet investing in tech alone doesn’t serve next gen shoppers––Gen Z still spends as much on clothing ...
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Walmart Ad Campaign

Can an Ad Campaign Revitalize Walmart or JCP?

Walmart and JCPenney launch bold ad campaigns to shift consumer perceptions, but Walmart rides momentum while JCPenney faces an uphill battle.
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Tariffs for Vietnam

The High Cost of Tariffs for Vietnam

Tariffs for Vietnam threaten its export-led growth, exposing issues like overreliance on cheap labor, weak innovation, and strict digital controls.
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