Trump’s sudden 100% tariff on Chinese imports, effective Nov. 1, severely challenges retailers leaving no time for supply chain adjustments ahead of holidays.
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Retail Keeps Going Strong, But Storm Clouds Are Brewing
Retail sales remain strong, but consumers face slowing wage growth and rising credit card debt, limiting their ability to absorb future tariff-driven price hikes.
Prime Day Heats Up: Amazon, Walmart, and Target’s Strategies To Capture Bargain-Hunters
Amazon extends Prime Day to four days and moves it up a week to get in front of tariffs. Walmart and Target plan competing sales events to capitalize on consumer worries.
Luxury’s Luster Fades As Consumers’ Emotional Disconnect Deepens
Luxury consumers, disillusioned by recent price hikes and stagnant creativity, are pulling back on purchases, leading to a 5% drop in the luxury goods market.
Luxury Consumers Hit Pause as Economic Worries Mount
In 2025, the luxury market faces headwinds unlike any seen since the Great Recession or Covid due to the threat of tariffs to disrupt the economy and global trade.
