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The Downtown Flagship Store Downturn

Downtown flagship stores, including Macy's Herald Square, are closing or being redeveloped, signaling the end of urban retail.
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tariffs

Tariffs and the Domino Effect in the U.S. Food Industry

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

Walmart Earnings Report Has the Right Stuff to Maintain Momentum

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

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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Amazon Beauty Store in Milan

Milan’s Amazon Beauty Store: Test-Run or Opening Salvo?

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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Atacadão store cash and carry market

Brazil’s Cash & Carry Market at Risk

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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Bird Flu Epidemic & Egg Shortage

Planning for the Bird Flu Epidemic

The bird flu epidemic has revealed weaknesses in the food system, especially large-scale poultry farms vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
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Parque Dom Pedro mall entrance

Parque Dom Pedro Mall Leads in Brazilian Retail Innovation

Parque Dom Pedro, Latin America's largest single-level mall, is a retail innovation hub in Campinas, blending global brands and sustainability.
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