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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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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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