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U.S. port traffic is forecast to decline through the remainder of 2025 due to rising tariffs, with year-over-year drops expected each month after a surge in July. The first half of 2025 saw modest...
READ MORERetailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, L’Oréal Paris, and Guitar Center are rapidly deploying AI-powered chat assistants to transform the shopping experience. Walmart’s Sparky leads the charge,...
READ MOREClaire’s, the mall accessories chain, is in crisis as it enters bankruptcy for the second time in seven years, planning to shut 700 stores—including all Walmart shop-in-shops—and may liquidate...
READ MORERetailers and manufacturers are adjusting to the presidential administration’s new tariffs, which are expected to drive up prices and change how companies manage supply chains. Larger companies are...
READ MOREGen Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, now wields over $100 billion in annual spending power. Most Gen Alpha children earn and spend their own money, with their preferences strongly...
READ MOREWalmart has launched a touring campaign called “Walmart Delivers,” converting five delivery trucks into mobile experiences that will visit events across ten major U.S. cities through...
READ MOREWalmart remains the leading grocery retailer in the U.S., holding 21% of market share, though its dominance has edged down slightly. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club are also gaining...
READ MORENew tariffs are now in effect. The global response has been tense, with industries abroad feeling the impact and market optimism tempered by unresolved legal and economic doubts. Key Takeaways The...
READ MOREThe U.S. toy market is rebounding in 2025 after a sluggish 2024, with dollar sales up 6% and units sold rising 3% in the year’s first half. Growth is driven by adults and older children, and...
READ MOREThe Trump administration has proposed new rules to expand drone operations, primarily for package delivery, agriculture, and public safety. The changes could accelerate commercial drone use by...
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