The U.S. port strike impact may drive sourcing shifts from China, boost nearshoring, and prompt reevaluations of supply chain management.
The Residuals of the 72-Hour U.S. Port Strike Impact Read More »
Join Shelley, Warren and Brian as they discuss supply chain disruptions and their impact on the current state of the home furnishings and retail sectors.
Home Furnishings Trends: Why 2025 Will Re-energize the Industry Read More »
Learn more about the Eddie Lampert Kmart saga and how the decline resulted in the end of a once-prominent retail legacy.
The Eddie Lampert Kmart Saga: How One Man Brought Down a Giant Read More »
The article explores the fading emotional value of “lovemark” brands in a disposable culture, calling for renewed appreciation and sustainability.
What Happened to Emotional Brand Content? Read More »
Whole Foods price reductions, combined with a new focus on its 365 private label brand, mark the beginning of a reinvention of the Whole Foods brand.
Whole Foods Price Reductions: From Whole Paycheck to Whole Value? Read More »
Halloween spending 2024 is forecasted at $11.6 billion, down 5% from 2023. Gen Z and millennials lead in trading down, with 86% seeking lower prices.
Shoppers Spooked About Halloween Spending 2024 Read More »
Join Shelley and Rebekah Matheny, an expert in sustainable design at the Ohio State University, as they discuss the implications of consumers’ impact on the planet.
Mastering the Circular Economy in Retail Read More »
Americans pay the cost of tariffs and price inflation, not foreign entities. Tariffs inevitably result in higher retail prices, impacting consumers directly.
Setting the Record Straight on Tariffs and Price Inflation Read More »
Sam’s Club in China attracts shoppers seeking bargains, but it won’t replace traditional retail due to limited real savings.
Can Sam’s Club in China Survive? Read More »
Fashion supply chain traceability is crucial for sustainability, as consumers demand transparency about product origins, raising concerns about greenwashing.
Why Leaving a Trace is Important in Fashion Read More »
