Like wildfire, the retail collapse is quickly spreading across the industry. Up to 2,000 store closures were announced in the first quarter of 2025 alone, with projections now expecting 15,000 shut doors nationwide by year-end, over twice 2024's record 7,325 closures67. It is no flash in the pan but a shift in composition, driven by the magnitude of e-commerce, the sting of inflation, and ...
Top Shoe Brand Opens New US Factory While Still Holding Prices Steady
Most shoes on U.S. shelves—nearly 99%—come from overseas. So when prices spike, it’s easy to blame inflation or brands. But trade tensions and rising tariffs are now the hidden forces driving up costs. A recent survey found 78% of Americans have delayed buying shoes because of high prices. That’s why one major brand’s decision to expand U.S. manufacturing without raising prices is causing ...
Struggling American Fashion Retailer Closes 28 Locations, More Expected
American retail has suffered in the past few years, and many retailers are experiencing an enormous shift. As brick-and-mortar locations struggle to keep pace with digital-first rivals and evolving shopper expectations, closing these stores helps them adapt to the rapidly changing marketplace and ensure they come out on top. This company recently announced the closure of 28 stores in the first ...
Walgreens Initiates Closure of 1,200 Stores Nationwide
Walgreens has cemented itself over the years for providing quality products at reasonable prices, but recently, they've made an announcement that could impact millions of Americans across the United States. In a bid to cut costs and improve profitability in a declining retail landscape, 1,200 stores are going to be shut down in multiple states in the future. A comprehensive list has not been ...
USDA Approves Soda Ban for Food Stamps in First State
For the first time ever, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allowed one state to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks using food stamps. This change aims to encourage healthier food choices among low-income families. This change comes after years of debate about whether taxpayer money should be used to buy sugary drinks. While supporters believe that the ban could reduce ...
The Real Reason America’s Target Era Is Never Coming Back
The once mighty Target's stock fell to $90.46 in April 2025, dropping 63% from its highest point in 2021, as shoppers began to boycott the company.DEI policy reversals and failed nostalgia plays exposed more structural weaknesses at its core. Target was known for bringing style and affordability, but today it's struggling to survive. Changing shopper habits, more online competition, and ...
Walmart CEO Reveals Strategy to Maintain Low Prices Amid Tariffs
Inflation-weary shoppers may assume price hikes are inevitable—but Walmart is fighting to prove otherwise. With new import tariffs hitting 10% across the board—and as high as 30% on select goods—retailers are squeezed harder than ever. For Walmart, which reaches nearly 90% of U.S. households weekly, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This isn’t just about economics; it’s about upholding a decades-old ...
9 Products That Could Disappear by Summer Due to Supply Shortages
Paint a picture of walking into a local shop this summer and finding entire aisles of products that have disappeared with no notice, just gone. It is not a bad dream from a dystopian novel but a looming prospect driven by coalescing supply chain nightmares, geopolitical tensions, and raw material shortages. Most consumers have no idea how fragile global supply chains have become. With tariffs ...
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