2/7/2025 The retail industry witnessed a cascade of bankruptcy filings in 2024, with prominent names like Big Lots, Party City, The Container Store, and Vitamin Shoppe faltering under mounting economic pressure.
2/5/2025 Navigating the turbulent waters of tariffs can be daunting for retailers, but they can benefit significantly from effective scenario planning and cost management strategies.
2/4/2025 Tariffs are returning to the forefront of global trade policy, and whether retailers acknowledge it publicly or not, they are already running the numbers behind closed doors.
2/3/2025 I recently visited a location of a well-known upscale retailer where associates were too engrossed in their smartphones to look up at shoppers.
1/30/2025 A majority (81%) of the top 500 e-commerce retailers have faced lawsuits in the last five years.
1/29/2025 The announcement of new tariffs targeting imports from Mexico and Canada has left retailers and manufacturers navigating uncertain waters.
1/16/2025 As the U.S. waits for the new administration's inauguration, uncertainty looms over the fate of tariffs and their potential impact on retailers and consumers.
1/15/2025 In 2025, the digital revolution and the economy are reshaping couponing, and brands must navigate a fine line between offering savings and maintaining long-term brand value.
1/3/2025 E-commerce brands have traditionally relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as the most cost-effective option for delivering low-weight, low-value goods domestically.
12/30/2024 Consumers are returning to stores — 2024 was a good year for foot traffic (even if consumers didn’t seem to be spending as much money there specifically).
12/30/2024 Retail fraud is rampant and growing more violent.
12/27/2024 With an improving economy and inflation on the decline, the 2024 holiday season promises to be both busy and profitable for retailers.
