Tariff
Oil, Gas Prices Could Be Headwinds For Footwear Firms in Months Ahead
Higher oil and gas prices could impact footwear firms' operational costs, while consumer spending isn't…
Has the ‘Resilient Consumer’ Been Pushed Too Far?
Kearney's Consumer Stress Index update indicates that consumers have moved from a phase of optimization to…
Sene Restarts Bespoke Denim Program After Tariff Price Hikes
The brand sources fabric in Japan and produces jeans in China.
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What a 55 Percent Tariff on Chinese Goods Could Mean for Footwear Firms
A duty change to 55 percent from 30 percent might not have as big of an impact now that footwear firms have…
Majority of Consumers Say They Will Decrease Spending Once Tariffs Kick In
According to data from ESW, seven in 10 U.S. consumers plan to reduce their spending after tariffs take…
Tariffs Pose Dual Threat to Beauty Industry, Pressuring Profit Margins and Consumer Demand
Beauty brands grapple with higher costs, disrupted supply chains and shifting consumer behavior, research…
Trump Lashes Out at Walmart, Says Retailer Should ‘Eat the Tariffs’
CEO Doug McMillon told analysts on Thursday that the company could not absorb all the price pressure from…
Rising Prices, Falling Confidence: Secondhand Retail Steps Up
Secondhand retailers may see a boom in demand if tariffs drive up the price of new apparel.
Birkenstock’s Not Worried About Tariffs — Here’s Why
Birkenstock CFO Ivica Krolo said the brand is "less exposed to tariffs" and it can raise prices by a "low…
ThredUp Goes Open Source to Boost Resale as Trade War Could Lift Sector
The company, which recently pulled out of Europe, is focusing more on the U.S. and saw first-quarter revenue…
How Pioneer Denim Is Growing Smart, Not Fast
The vertical denim manufacturer is rejecting the race to the bottom in favor of quality, innovation, and…
Temu Stops Direct-from-China Shipments to U.S. Consumers
Low-cost e-commerce platform Temu will now rely solely on inventory stored in local warehouses for customers…
Universal Standard Relaunches Mystery Boxes Ahead of Price Increases
Mystery boxes can save consumers up to 85 percent.
Trump’s Tariff Plans Spark Uncertainty for the Denim Industry
Brands and mills navigate rising costs, labor challenges and shifting supply chains.
White House Clarifies That Duties on China Have Hit 145%
President Trump's tariffs on China have risen to 145 percent, just one day after he paused retaliatory…