Survey: CFOs economic optimism takes big dive A majority of financial leaders are pessimistic about the U.S. economy, and many are worried about meeting supply chain and labor needs. C-Suite Moves: March update Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in March, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.) Former Spice Girl kicking off livestream 'Billboard' book club The artist formerly known as "Ginger Spice" is helping Billboard launch a new interactive shoppable book promotion. Consumers seek low prices, express tariff concerns Most U.S. consumers are worried about import tariffs and many shop on apps featuring low-cost Chinese products. 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. First Previous 413 414 415 416 417 Next Last