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Ghana’s Fast Fashion Graveyard
Arick Wierson
March 13, 2025
Ghana’s Fast Fashion Landfill is overwhelmed with waste from second-hand clothing, causing environmental damage and a growing textile crisis.
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The Downtown Flagship Store Downturn
Warren Shoulberg
March 12, 2025
Downtown flagship stores, including Macy's Herald Square, are closing or being redeveloped, signaling the end of urban retail.
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Tariffs and the Domino Effect in the U.S. Food Industry
Phil Lempert
March 6, 2025
Tariffs disrupt food supply chains, driving up costs and prices for consumers. With crops like avocados taking years to grow, the impact is immediate.
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Walmart Earnings Report Has the Right Stuff to Maintain Momentum
Pam Danziger
March 5, 2025
Walmart's strong earnings, sales growth, e-commerce expansion, and resilience position it to maintain momentum despite market uncertainties.
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The Retail Buyer’s Dilemma
Mark Cohen
March 3, 2025
Retail buyers face a dilemma: raise prices due to tariffs, seek alternative suppliers, or reduce quality, all leading to potential negative outcomes.
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Milan’s Amazon Beauty Store: Test-Run or Opening Salvo?
Dana Wood
February 27, 2025
The new Amazon Beauty Store in Milan combines skincare and pharmacy with technology and expert advice, pushing into physical beauty retail.
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Brazil’s Cash & Carry Market at Risk
Arick Wierson
February 26, 2025
Brazil’s Cash & Carry is at risk as international hard discounters eye entry, challenging local brands to adapt or risk losing market share.
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Planning for the Bird Flu Epidemic
Phil Lempert
February 17, 2025
The bird flu epidemic has revealed weaknesses in the food system, especially large-scale poultry farms vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
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