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Sneaker Shock: Nike Is Raising Prices on Select Products Amid Trump’s Tariffs
Nike to raise U.S. retail prices on higher-priced sneakers on June 1, but the Jordan brand and Nike kids…
Keen Footwear Won’t Raise Prices Because of Tariffs in 2025, But It Could Be A Shoe Sector Outlier
Keen won't raise tariff-related shoe price increases in 2025, but that may not be true for others facing…
Ex-Asia Shipments Expedited, Paused or Delayed Ahead of Tariff Deadline
According to Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, the firm's e-commerce partners are already raising prices 5 to 10…
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Consumers, SMBs Can Expect ‘Sticker Shock’ from Trump Tariffs
California Retailers Association CEO Rachel Michelin said national retailers can pivot and absorb added…
Here’s the Real Story Behind November’s US Retail Sales Gain
US retail sales for November rose 0.7 percent, but after excluding the 2.6 percent jump in auto sales, retail…
Ross Stores On Tariffs: ‘We Will Not Be the Leader in Raising Prices’
Ross Stores is keeping tabs on tariff impacts, as well as its women's branded apparel mix, while shrink came…
Walmart Sees Tariff Price Hikes Under Trump; Takes Share From Target
As competitors Walmart and Target focus on long term strategies, Wall Street's confident there's a place for…
How Can Today’s Apparel Brands Compete with Shein and Temu?
Ram Ben Tzion of Ultra Information Systems said that the Chinese e-commerce giants may struggle to find…
Apparel a Top Holiday Purchase, But It Better Be On Sale
Purchases of apparel using shoppable social media platforms and pay later options this holiday could grow a…
These Trends Say Retailers Are Ready for Holiday’s Consumer Challenge
Leaner inventories, higher prices and fewer sales bode well for decent—if somewhat promotional—Holiday…
Inventory Restocking May Be the Freight Recession’s Antidote
According to Motive's Overall Retail Index, department stores, apparel and electronics saw June warehouse…
Baltimore Bridge Aftermath: Fed Sees Some Delays, But Price Surges Not Widespread
The Richmond Fed says local SMBs can manage brief disruptions, but worry about delays and higher costs if the…
Major Nylon Maker Raises Prices for Second Time in 2 Months
Nylon 6.6 producer, Ascend, is raising the cost of polyamide polymers, monomers and compounds.
Allbirds Posts Revenue Beat as Leadership Touts Transformation Plan
Lower average selling prices, foreign exchange headwinds and a highly promotional environment were to blame…
Running Leads Performance Shoe Gains in Q2, Circana Finds
The footwear market slowed in the second quarter of 2023, but performance footwear — led by running — saw…