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Grocery Rooftop Greenhouse Gardens as Tariff Insurance
Phil Lempert
March 31, 2025
Supermarkets integrating rooftop greenhouses reduce carbon footprints, offer fresher produce, and enhance sustainability.
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Phoenix and Catalyst: Can a Retail Consortium Model Save Failing Brands?
Pam Danziger
March 27, 2025
Catalyst and Phoenix aim to revive struggling retailers like JCPenney and Express, but critics say it just delays the inevitable without real innovation.
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Asian Sustainable Fabrics Take the Lead
Ross O'Brien
March 26, 2025
Asia leads in sustainable textiles, with firms like Spiber and NEXTEVO turning bio-waste into low-carbon fabrics, shaping the $750B global industry.
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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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