Retailers with rail-heavy networks may need to reevaluate their long-term exposure. That doesn’t mean abandoning rail altogether, but it does require stress-testing the network for vulnerabilities and building in alternative routes and modes where possible.
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Retail doesn’t get to choose the larger policy environment, but it can shape its own brand integrity. In today’s fractured regulatory landscape, where politics drive science and messaging matters, early adoption of PFAS-free solutions will come out as a leading strategy.
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Lululemon’s chances of prevailing and being compensated for lost profits, receiving royalties and/or unspecified damages are slim to none. In such cases, it isn’t enough to prove product patents or trade dress were copied – and that’s particularly hard where fashion is concerned. The plaintiff must also prove that the offending party intended to trick customers into thinking they were getting the real thing.
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Too many retailers are leaving money on the table by relying on outdated trend reports or gut instinct. In this exclusive report, Charm.io breaks down the top-performing health and wellness products shaping consumer demand and driving sales right now.
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See how fashion brands like Rimowa, Coach & Uniqlo profit by upcycling materials to cut costs, boost sustainability & appeal to consumers.
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Tariffs for Vietnam threaten its export-led growth, exposing issues like overreliance on cheap labor, weak innovation, and strict digital controls.
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Toxic chemicals in clothing pose health risks and legal threats— explore why chemical safety is now essential for fashion brands and consumers.
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Korea and Japan delay U.S. trade deals, betting legal uncertainty and strategic investments will soften Trump’s tariff threats.
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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
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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.
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