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Grocery Rooftop Greenhouse Gardens as Tariff Insurance

Grocery Rooftop Greenhouse Gardens as Tariff Insurance

Supermarkets integrating rooftop greenhouses reduce carbon footprints, offer fresher produce, and enhance sustainability.
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Catalyst

Phoenix and Catalyst: Can a Retail Consortium Model Save Failing Brands?

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

Asian Sustainable Fabrics Take the Lead

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 Fast Fashion Landfill

Ghana’s Fast Fashion Graveyard

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

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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