tariffs

Retailers Face ‘Perfect Storm’ as Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
Retailers Face ‘Perfect Storm’ as Tariffs Threaten Price Hikes
August 03, 2025  |  Retail

American retailers have reportedly issued a dire warning on the White House’s latest tariffs. Retailers say the ongoing trade war could bring about product shortages,...

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ICC Says Businesses Pause Plans Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty
ICC Says Businesses Pause Plans Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty
August 01, 2025  |  Economy

Businesses are reportedly still facing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, even after the Thursday (July 31) announcement of higher tariffs by President Donald Trump. The announcement lacked...

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With Trade War Back on, CFOs and Product Chiefs Reset and Reboot
With Trade War Back on, CFOs and Product Chiefs Reset and Reboot
August 01, 2025  |  Supply Chain

As the U.S. reignites trade tensions with the rest of the world, corporate finance chiefs and product teams aren’t panicking. They’re planning. In contrast to...

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Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
July 31, 2025  |  Economy

How are the world’s consumer brands dealing with ongoing U.S. tariffs? As Reuters noted in a report Thursday (July 31), it depends on which company you ask....

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Consumer Confidence Improves, but Job Prospect Concerns Remain
Consumer Confidence Improves, but Job Prospect Concerns Remain
July 29, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence reflected a cautiously improving outlook in July, according to The Conference Board. While there was some weakness in the labor market, consumers are...

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P&G Plans Price Hikes as Shoppers Grow ‘More Careful’
P&G Plans Price Hikes as Shoppers Grow ‘More Careful’
July 29, 2025  |  Earnings

Consumer packaged goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) is raising prices amid growing consumer caution. The company released earnings Tuesday (July 29) showing a 2% increase in net sales,...

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Shoppers Want Honest Answers on Rising Prices
Shoppers Want Honest Answers on Rising Prices
July 29, 2025  |  Retail

Nearly half of U.S. consumers report being unable to purchase essential goods such as food, household supplies, and apparel due to stockouts, according to a...

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Temu Hits Roadblock in Efforts to Compete With Amazon
Temu Hits Roadblock in Efforts to Compete With Amazon
July 27, 2025  |  eCommerce

Temu’s attempts to weather U.S. tariffs are reportedly being hindered by Amazon. The Chinese eCommerce platform — owned by PDD — has been told by...

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Durable Goods Orders Decline After Pre-Tariffs Surge
Durable Goods Orders Decline After Pre-Tariffs Surge
July 25, 2025  |  Economy

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 9.3% in June. Orders dropped by $32.1 billion to end the month at $311.8 billion, the U.S....

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