Walmart is a retailing behemoth, drawing over 255 million consumers weekly and posting nearly $643 billion in global sales for 2024. Yet, beneath the low prices and convenience of shopping is a tangled web of consequences that has a ripple effect on individuals, communities, and even global markets. My Walmart walkout wasn't just about consumer habits and reclaiming agency, values, and a sense ...
8 Iconic Fashion Trends from the 1950s That Are Coming Back
The revival of 1950s fashion is more than just nostalgia. It often also mirrors more profound shifts within society. Some might argue that it's just nostalgia, but in reality, it's much more than that. Back in the day, the 1950s fashion reflected an era of post-war Optimism with a sort of unapologetic glamour that resonated with a lot of people. Designers are looking to use these trends by ...
9 Scams to Watch for During Joann, JCPenny Closing Sales
When well-known stores like Joann and JCPenney plan to close their shops, consumers expect a bargain like no other. But behind the frenzy is a shadow economy of cons preying on this desperation. Surprisingly, scam artists use these situations to steal money and gather personal information, often via elaborate fake websites and social media accounts. The emotional hook of "everything must go" ...
6 Common Curb Appeal Blunders Deflating Your Home’s Value
Have you underestimated the impact of your curb appeal on your home's market value? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Has done research on this, and their research shows that homes that have good-looking curbs can see an increase of up to 7% in their sale price. Essentially, the curb is one of the first things a buyer would see, and it adds or subtracts to the first impression of your ...
JCPenney Throws In The Towel—Shut Down Timeline Accelerates Nationwide
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 ...
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