If I were sitting in the CEO chair at a major retailer — whether a mass merchant like Macy’s or Target, or a discretionary-driven specialty brand — I wouldn’t be betting on a boom. But I also wouldn’t be bracing for collapse.
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India’s consumer ecosystem is entering a defining decade, fuelled by a young, digitally fluent population, an expanding middle class and the rising economic influence of Tier II and III cities, which now account for over 60 percent of ecommerce transactions.
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Political leaders pull retailers into their orbit because brands are visible and relatable in a way that institutions and policies are not. And that makes retailers uniquely vulnerable to being pulled into national conversations they never intended to join.
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The numbers are staggering: 85 to 90 percent of all artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor, including ornaments, come from China. Countries like Cambodia have become larger suppliers of holiday lights, but plenty still come from China. China is also responsible for some 40 percent of all the wrapping paper used in the world, a third of the cardboard used in packages and as much as 87 percent of all the tinsel.
O Tannenbaum…O Tannenbaum: Where Art Thou? Read More »
Cyndi is an entrepreneur and CEO of Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems and uses her secret power of determination and patience to run a business to solve a global problem. She adds that building a textile recycling business that aims to drive an industry that doesn’t quite yet exist means you have to have vision and conviction.
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The Swiss government knows tariffs can impact its lucrative, signature businesses, and it has been trying to intervene. In a recent effort to placate the administration, as part of a trade negotiation, Switzerland is offering to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit by increasing its investment in American industries, including gold refining.
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The consumer experience is no longer defined by stores but by expectations shaped elsewhere thanks to the speed, convenience and frictionless service of digital platforms. The question we always ask is: What desire can we fulfil? It’s about experiencing electronics, not just completing a transaction.
Chinese JD Moves West Into Europe Read More »
When I try to explain the implications and unintended consequences of policy decisions, the metaphor of the butterfly effect is a good illustration. It refers to the idea that small, seemingly insignificant actions can trigger large, unpredictable consequences over time.
AGOA and the Butterfly Effect Read More »
Counterfeiting erodes consumer trust and brand value. A DPP enables buyers to instantly verify a product’s authenticity, boosting confidence in both primary and resale markets.
The Digital Product Passport: Regulation or Revolution? Read More »
There are three major keys to success: spend time on the floor, truly understand your customers, and develop the ability to lead and inspire people. Retail is first and foremost a human business
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