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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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What Luxury Brands Can Learn from Hottest Brand Miu Miu
Glyn Atwal
April 10, 2025
Miu Miu defies the luxury slump with viral products, cultural cachet, and community appeal, driving a 93.2% sales surge and topping Q4 2024.
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Where Is Retail Innovation?
Katie Irving
April 7, 2025
Retail needs innovation leadership to anticipate trends, drive growth, and differentiate beyond short-term, reactive strategies.
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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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