
Reeling from Tariff Whiplash
Experts discuss tariff whiplash and how shifting trade policies push brands to rethink supply chains, efficiency, and sourcing strategies.
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Experts discuss tariff whiplash and how shifting trade policies push brands to rethink supply chains, efficiency, and sourcing strategies.

Gen Z’s nostalgic trend demands authenticity—retro fashion, second-hand style, and real throwbacks. Nostalgia-washing won’t work.

Printemps NY reinvents shopping with a luxury, experiential concept store blending retail, art, and hospitality for affluent, curious consumers.

Chinese brand ANTA is challenging Nike in the U.S. with NBA stars, edgy design, and basketball focus—more cool brand than budget sneaker.

Boomers, not Gen Z or millennials, are ditching malls—next-gens want retailtainment, chill vibes, and lifestyle-aligned, memorable experiences.

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.
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