International - The Robin Report

Korea and Japan Play Beat the Tariff Clock

Korea and Japan delay U.S. trade deals, betting legal uncertainty and strategic investments will soften Trump’s tariff threats.

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.

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.

LVMH stays top-of-mind through bold marketing, cultural moments, and creativity despite sales slump and luxury market shifts.

Retailers brace for a volatile tariff-driven economy with short-term tactics, creative sourcing, and survival-focused inventory strategies.

Levi’s faces tariff pressures and global backlash, risking international sales and increasing reliance on U.S. consumers for growth.

China tariffs backfire by raising global costs, disrupting trade, and hurting U.S. businesses due to China’s deep role in global supply chains.

U.S. import tariffs on Chinese goods raise prices, disrupt supply chains, and create costly uncertainty for businesses and consumers.