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Reducing the impact of import tariffs on retailers with growth plans
Many retailers have been preparing for months for the unknown scenarios associated with import tariffs.
Temu in product testing collaboration
A low-cost global shopping app is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures in a new partnership.

Placer.ai: Small, mid-size coffee chains growing visit share

Coffee has been one of the best performing sectors in food & beverage, but which businesses consumers are visiting is starting to change.
Walmart partners with non-profit, large employers on worker skills site

Walmart Inc. is spearheading an effort to develop a common taxonomy (language) for businesses to assess and verify skills.
Von Maur expands into new state

Von Maur Department Stores is continuing its national growth strategy.
Circana: Factors beyond tariffs already disrupting normal consumer behavior

Rising prices and debt, immigration concerns and severe weather are producing material changes to typical retail activity ahead of unknown tariff impacts.
Shake Shack rattles and rolls into Oklahoma

Its first location in the Sooner State will be in Oklahoma City at the brand-new Oak mixed-used center.
Gap Inc. automates inbound logistics with robots

Gap Inc. is increasing the efficiency of its inbound logistics operations at select distribution centers with robotic automation.
Survey: Consumers say online shopping 'lacks excitement,' feel overwhelmed

Consumers say that while online shopping is convenient, it isn’t as fun as it could be. And with so many choices, it's also overwhelming.
Trump extends TikTok deal deadline to June 19

President Trump is giving the Chinese owner of TikTok more time to divest its U.S. operations.
Santa Monica Place to recharge under new property manager

Prism Places takes over as operator of the SoCal center Macerich defaulted on in 2024.
GNC streamlines inventory management with drones

A leading health and wellness specialty retailer is bringing drones inside its distribution centers.