Tariff pause for China — ChainStoreAge.com
President Trump has extended a 90-day pause on most China tariffs, delaying the imposition of steep levies until mid-November 2025. During this period, both the U.S. and China are rolling back...
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Tariffs cool port volumes — StoreBrands.com
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 MORERetail AI chatbots, including Walmart’s, compared — Modern Retail
Retailers 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 MOREBankruptcy threatens Claire’s future, including Walmart locations — RetailDive.com
Claire’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 MORETariffs become retail reality — SupplyChainDive.com
Retailers 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 MORENew tariffs go into effect — APNews.com
New 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 MOREAdults boost toy sales — Chain Store Age
The 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 MORENew drone rules could reshape retail delivery — PYMNTS.com
The 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...
READ MOREDivided reactions to grocery price hikes — ChainStoreAge.com
SNAP recipients are making significant lifestyle changes to cope with high grocery prices, including switching to cheaper brands and reducing non-essential purchases. Nearly half earn $25,000 or...
READ MOREWalmart Mexico CEO resigns — MexicoBusiness.news
Walmart de México y Centroamérica CEO Ignacio Caride resigned after just over a year in the role, following a 10% quarterly profit decline. Cristian Barrientos Pozo, CEO of Walmart Chile and former...
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