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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 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 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...
READ MORESNAP 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 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...
READ MOREWalmart is consolidating its growing roster of AI agents into four “super agents” aimed at shoppers, employees, suppliers and advertisers, and developers, streamlining previously fragmented tools...
READ MOREAmazon is investing $4 billion to triple its rural delivery network by the end of 2026, aiming to deliver one billion more packages annually and add 100,000 local jobs. This strategic move...
READ MOREThe latest global tariffs and ongoing trade war have retailers facing a wave of uncertainty ahead of the spring 2026 season. Many are grappling with the prospect of higher costs, supply chain...
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