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Retail faces a major shift from AI, supply chains, and consumer demands—only innovators will thrive amid this rapid industry transformation.
Tourism in China is booming on Instagram, but Hong Kong’s social media fame isn’t converting into retail spending.
U.S. retailers face declining sales as international tourist visits drop due to trade policies, border issues, and shifting global travel trends.
Family-owned Boscov’s and Von Maur defy retail decline by thriving with tradition, community focus, and steady, long-term growth strategies.
Joann Fabrics and Crafts has fueled the imaginations of its loyal customers for eight decades. Regrettably, now that it has become just another moribund brand it’s sad to think that Joann’s leadership simply lacked the insight and imagination to reshape
Retailers face tariff chaos as sectors adapt unevenly—apparel shows resilience while small businesses struggle amid shifting global trade policies.
Retailers must tap real-time TikTok data to stay ahead in the wellness movement as trends shift too fast for instinct-led decisions to keep up.
U.S. China tariff turmoil threatens holiday retail, with cost hikes, supply chain chaos, and a shaky 90-day trade truce adding to economic uncertainty.
Beauty product recalls in 2025 spike over benzene in sunscreens, acne meds—fueling SEO buzz and calls for stricter cosmetic regulations.
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