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“Transparency is the New Loyalty: Why Brands Should Treat Tariffs Like Sales Tax” by Dustin Engel via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 7, 2025 | E-Commerce, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Tariffs

Consumers are waking up to a new economic reality: things cost more. From hot sake to tinted moisturizer to vehicles, the everyday evidence is piling up. For brand leaders, especially in retail, this isn’t just about inflation. It’s about trust — and how it’s...

“How Retailers Can Pivot at the Speed of Employee, Customer, and Market Needs” by Hunter Kafcsak via Total Retail

by admin | May 26, 2025 | HR, News, Opinion, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Tariffs

Credit: Getty Images by Flamingo Images In retail, speed is no longer optional. Customer expectations shift fast, and technology evolves even faster. Strategic priorities can flip overnight in response to market volatility, operational challenges, or competitive...

“Smart Tariff Navigation: 5 Customer-Focused Tips for Retailers” by Joy Taylor via Total Retail

by admin | May 20, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Governmental Affairs, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Tariffs

Credit: Getty Images by MoMo Productions Retail is experiencing a spending surge as consumers shop ahead of the looming tariff enactment dates. While this provides a welcome sales boost, retailers need to prepare for potential spending slowdowns that will occur should...

“U.S. China Tariffs: All Fluctuated Up” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | May 16, 2025 | Governmental Affairs, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Tariffs

The latest news that China and the U.S. have agreed to a 90-day ceasefire — albeit with tariff rates still substantially higher than before all of this started — has thrown the retail industry into yet another stage of panic as they scramble to see if they...

“US and China Announce Agreement to Cut Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | May 14, 2025 | News, Political Action, Shipping, Small Business, Tariffs

Credit: Getty Images by narvikk The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial...

“HOW WILL TARIFFS AFFECT THE SKATE INDUSTRY?” by Ian Michna via Jenkem Mag

by admin | May 6, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Retail Economy, Skateboard, Tariffs

There’s been a lot of speculation about the exact effects of the latest tariff (145%) on Chinese goods. And while we’re sure every at-home economist likely has a few valid points, we wanted to hear directly from the people actually making and selling skateboards about...