Walk into your local mall and you’ll see it: a strange hush, a tension in the air, a sense that something familiar is quietly slipping away. It’s not just about the empty storefronts or the “Everything Must Go!” banners. There’s a deeper unease, a collective pause, as if shoppers and shopkeepers alike are waiting for the next shoe to drop. The retail landscape is changing, and faster than we ...
What Fast Fashion Is Really Doing to Your Wallet, Wardrobe, and the World
Ever think about what what fast fashion really is and how it's affecting not only your finances but also the world around you. Here, we'll dive into exactly what that cheap $3 t-shirt is really costing you and the planet. 1. The Fast Fashion Model and Its Trade-Offs Fashion trends change faster than a TikTok challenge. One week it's cargo pants, the next it's lace-up everything. To ...
Amazon Hit by Tariffs Ahead of Summer Deals Season
With the summer deal season looming, Amazon one of the global leaders in online retailing, is facing many challenges as new tariffs are posing a threat for disrupting their supply chains. A universal 10% baseline tariff on all important goods along with 125% tariff hike specifically on Chinese imported goods is among these tariffs that pose a challenge. Amazon have a wide network of third-party ...
Red, White, and Buy: These Major Retailers Are Using ‘Patriotism’ to Sell During Hard Times
A number of big U.S. retailers are increasingly embracing patriotic ads to appeal to consumers during times of economic turmoil, political conflict, and national crisis. It speaks to shared values, national patriotism, and shared sense of community, which can foster emotional allegiance and drive sales. Next up, we’ll share 19 of America's largest retail brands and chains that ...
Grapes of Wrath: Expect to Start Paying More for These Wines
Wine is wildly popular in the United States, with versions coming from all over the world. The climates of different countries could result in various tastes and blends. Due to Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, many of those growing countries may have to raise prices. Here are some popular winemakers who could be affected. 1. Côtes de Roses Côtes de Roses is a rosé made in the ...
Gerber Issues Urgent Recall Of Popular Baby Product
April 18, 2025 - Gerber Products Company announced an instant recall of a top-selling baby product, the Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks®, because of a possible serious choking hazard. A recall is the process of a company asking buyers to return a product due to its potentially unsafe aspects. Gerber started the recall after fragments of the teething wafers were found to break off in sizes ...
Forget Tariffs: Shein’s Temporary Price Cuts Offer Relief to Fashion Buyers
A temporary reduction of tariffs upon Chinese imports inspired Shein's recent price cuts in the US. This effectively provides relief to buyers who have been tightening their budgets due to rising costs. Some of Shein's prices have decreased by 13% within one week. This is a strategic move on Shein's part as they hope to win back some buyers who were deterred from shopping on the app by ...
3 American Fashion Brands Set to Boom as Tariffs Hit Foreign Competitors
The tariffs set by the US on imported items have been disruptive to the worldwide supply chain and have essentially changed the American fashion industry. The main goals of these tariffs are to protect local manufacturers, decrease dependency on imports from other countries, and bolster economic security as part of wider economic and geopolitical strategies. Although some have criticised these ...
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