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Tariffs Hurt Footwear, Apparel Growth, Says Moody’s

Moody's said footwear and apparel will remain pressured due to tariffs, while a Conference Board survey found…

Tariffs Hurt Footwear, Apparel Growth, Says Moody’s

Moody's said footwear and apparel will remain pressured due to tariffs, while a Conference Board survey found…

Moody’s Downgrades US Port Outlook to ‘Negative’ on Sinking Cargo Volume

Meanwhile, Drewry expects global container shipping volume to fall 1 percent in 2025, only the third time the…

Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap Inc. Could See Seasonal Risks From Red Sea Delays

Moody's Christina Boni explains why Red Sea-related freight rate increases won't impact many retailers'…

Retail Needs Promotions to Survive ‘Picky’ Consumers and Weak Sales

Mood's analysts look at the landscape affecting growth in the global apparel retail sector.

Moody’s Predicts Rise in Retail Debt Defaults

While companies such as Belk are being pressured, the credit watchdog said "strong balance sheets are now…

Tory Burch’s Good Year Pays Dividends

The brand is said to have had a little gift for shareholders after a strong 2021.

How High? Experts Say Prices Aren’t Done Rising

A new Moody's report offers an outlook on where the U.S. inflation rate might go this year.

Amazon Raises $1B With First Sustainability Bond

Amazon issued its first sustainability bond Monday, raising $1 billion to fund projects that "advance people…

After Tough 2020, Apparel Retail Faces ‘Positive’ Outlook

Moody's see good news for growth in retail operating income this year but that might depends on where and how…

Moody’s Upgrades U.S. Retail Outlook, For Now

The credit rating agency moves retail to positive, but warns that the upward trajectory might not last long.

Will Fashion Care About ESG if it Knows Investors Are Watching?

Apparel companies and footwear firms face heightened environmental and social scrutiny from the investment…

Running Lean and Mean: Retail Rethinks Inventory

Companies are learning they can do more with less, and still be profitable.

Profit-Margin Pressures Force Global Retailers to Focus Their Attention Here

Retail must focus on this one core competency, says Moody's, which sees a major contraction in malls, with…

Warehouse Real Estate Could Benefit from COVID-19 Spike in Online Shopping

Moody's said its estimates show that in March and April, the proportion of e-commerce relative to overall…