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How tariffs will impact businesses this holiday season
We expect most retail holiday items to be more expensive this year as the result of normal inflation, which is now running at 3%, as well as increased tariffs, including the elimination of the de minimus tariff rule.
Chewy Storefronts surpasses 600 content partners
A prominent online pet supplies retailer's creator storefront program has reached a new milestone.

Numerator: SNAP shoppers spend average of $832 on groceries monthly

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to go dark this weekend, Numerator has shared new data on the impact that the pause will have on retailers.
Boot Barn raises guidance, hikes store count goal to 1,200 amid Western boom

Boot Barn Holdings delivered another strong quarter — online and in-store — with strength across its merchandise categories and geographies, and raised its expansion target.
Shipley Donuts on track for 'record-setting' store expansion in 2025

Shipley Donuts is continuing to expand its footprint nationwide.
Murphy USA CEO to depart, successor named

Murphy USA Inc. has named an insider as its next CEO.
Target's holiday plans include in-store events, deals — return of ‘hot’ Santa

Target Corp. said it is pulling out all stops to be consumers’ go-to partner for holiday gifting.
Walmart, Eli Lilly launch first retail pick-up option for weight-loss drug

Walmart is partnering with pharmaceutical giant to sell its weight-loss treatment at the chain’s nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.
Cardlytics: As consumers trade down, spending at discounters on the rise

A softening of consumer sentiment is driving changes in spending behavior — and discount stores are the beneficiaries.
Utah-based Harmons deploys Tally inventory robots

Simbe Robotics is rolling out its store inventory robots at a new retailer.
Gen Z, Gen Alpha to drive 40% of fashion spending by 2035

Younger consumers are reshaping fashion through AI, social influence, and new definitions of brand loyalty.
NIQ: Holiday shoppers to browse, shop evenly between online, in store

Holiday shoppers plan to take an omnichannel approach when finding gifts this year – in addition to treating themselves.