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When It Comes to Tariff Refunds, Consumers May Be Out of Luck
Shoppers that paid higher prices as a result of heightened duties are unlikely to see the benefits of…
Congressional Proposals Provide Framework for Consumer Tariff Refunds
Two recent legislative proposals aim to put hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars back in shoppers' pockets in…
Households Have Shelled Out $1,200 Each on Tariff Costs Since Trump Took Office, Democrats Say
The impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on American consumers aren't just theoretical…
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Trump’s Gung-Ho on Tariff Rebates. Economists Say ‘Not So Fast’
President Donald Trump is adamant that a dubious dividend check scheme paid for with revenue from his tariff…
Companies Projected to Pay At Least $1.2T More in 2025 Due to Tariffs
A new study released by S&P Global Market Intelligence shows that tariffs and added supply chain costs are…
2025 Shopping Trends: Economic Concerns Shape Consumer Priorities, AI Enhances Tailored Experiences
The latest First Insight research also reveals that heightened recession fears influence spending habits.
Value Consumers: Some Are Trading Down, But Others Are Trading Up
Price rollbacks by Walmart and Target could have shoppers who traded down to dollar stores taking a second…
Prosecutors Explain $1.2 Million Fine on Rihanna’s Lingerie Disruptor
California's CART program targets businesses that do not reveal automatic charges 'clearly and conspicuously.'
WGSN Outlines New Consumer Sentiments Regarding the Pandemic
WGSN's new white paper describes how new routines, isolation and flashbacks of the Great Recession are…
Trump Claims US ‘Taxing the Hell Out of China.’ New Tariff Report Says Otherwise.
By December 2018, tariffs were costing U.S. consumers and importing businesses $3.2 billion a month…
Kohl’s Wants to be the Discovery Platform for Aspirational Consumers—but Will it Succeed?
Kohl's is hoping to attract a younger, aspirational customer with a rotating selection of curated brands and…
High Growth Seen for Premium Luxury Brands; Creativity is Key Challenge
European luxury brands have higher growth rates than their mass-luxury counterparts, but high creativity is…
Moving Supply Chains Closer to Consumers Will Separate Winners at Retail, Deloitte Says
A Deloitte study said moving supply chains closer to consumers could differentiate the winners from the…
What Consumers are Saying About Sears’ Downfall
Consumers from around the country react to Sears' bankruptcy filing and the announced closure of 142 more…
American Shoppers to Be Hit Harder Than Chinese by Tariff War
The trade war between the world's two economic titans is about to make dozens of household goods more…