Tariff
Shoe Demand Expected to Fall as Tariff-Induced Price Hikes Take Hold
FDRA CEO Matt Priest said with two months of price increases for shoes, "if those trends continue, as prices…
Italy’s Yachting Sector Braces for Tariff Impact
Deloitte said Italy's nautical sector is in a "black box" of uncertainty, as industry leaders continue to…
Non-U.S. Beauty Brands Face Crunch as De Minimis Ends
Small, non-U.S. beauty brands are grappling with how to continue servicing U.S. customers now that the de…
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Vendors in Upbeat Mood as Specialty Stores Post Solid Sales
Despite uncertainty about tariffs and consumer confidence, brands that target independent retailers are…
Procter & Gamble Names Shailesh Jejurikar as Next CEO Amid Tariff Challenges
Shailesh Jejurikar to succeed Jon Moeller as CEO in 2026 as P&G navigates tariffs and price strategies for…
Questions Remain on US-EU Trade Deal, But ‘Reduction of Uncertainty’ Could Be Positive Step
The 15 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. from the EU is believed to be a flat rate, and not stacked…
EU-US Trade Deal Draws Mixed Reviews from Bloc’s Leaders
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever called the agreement "a moment of relief but not of celebration."
White House Confirms 19 Percent Shoe Tariff Rate With Indonesia: Are China, Cambodia Next?
The U.S. now also has a trade framework for 19 percent duties on Philippine imports and 15 percent for…
Mexico, EU Tariff Threats: How Shoe Firms Are Responding
Tariff threats against Mexico, EU are at 30 percent, while shoe firms appear to be working with suppliers to…
Tariffs Likely to Cause Lower Spending Than Expected on Mobile Robots
Interact Analysis cut its forecast for mobile robotics spending in 2025 by $800 million, citing tariffs and…
Did Trump’s Latest Tariff Move Give Shoe Shoppers A Holiday Reprieve?
UBS' Paul Donovan says higher tariff delay allows for "stockpiling ahead of Christmas" and consumers may not…
Salesforce: Consumers’ Product Discovery Expectations Are Shifting Ahead of Holiday
Salesforce data shows that, already, nearly four in 10 shoppers report using an AI chat tool during their…
Tariffs, Currency Top of Mind at Curated White Resort Trade Show
Exhibitors at the ready-to-wear and accessories trade show are bracing themselves for an unpredictable year…
Bridal Executives Travel to D.C. to Seek Exemption From Tariffs
Six representatives from the bridal industry will be meeting with government officials to make an appeal to…