U.S. China Trade War: Chaos for Christmas
China war tariffs disrupt supply chains, threatening holiday sales as brands face delays, uncertainty, and scramble for pricing workarounds.
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Kohl’s Latest Surprise: CEO Ashley Buchanan’s Termination
If Kohl’s were a cat that had nine lives, it used up life #8 on May 1, 2025, with Ashley Buchanan’s termination. But before I offer up any opinions about Kohl’s future, if in fact, it has one, I feel
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Allison Heaney: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry
Empowered Allison Heaney, CEO of Skaggs Walsh, shares her unique journey from her first job stuffing envelopes as a child to becoming a successful female leader in the male-dominated home heating oil industry. Taking over her family business at just
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Retail Employee Safety and Organized Retail Crime
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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How Chewy Is Reimagining Veterinary Care
Chewy is redefining vet care with spa-like clinics and digital ease, earning 2024 Crave Retail Radical honors for its customer-first innovation.
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LVMH Spends Its Way to Be Top of Mind
LVMH stays top-of-mind through bold marketing, cultural moments, and creativity despite sales slump and luxury market shifts.
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Short-Term Retail Fixes for Tariffs
Retailers brace for a volatile tariff-driven economy with short-term tactics, creative sourcing, and survival-focused inventory strategies.
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The Fearless Networking Superpower of Bridget Johns
Bridget Johns reveals how fearless networking and calm, connected leadership drive her transformative impact in the retail world.
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Unintended Consequences of the Tariffs
U.S. tariffs trigger widespread ripple effects—fueling inflation, recession risks, and major disruptions across global trade and the retail industry.
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How Forever Chemicals Are Reshaping Retail’s Future
PFAS or “forever chemicals” pose a $13T threat to retail as regulation tightens and consumers demand safer products; innovation is now critical.
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