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Mattel Reports 6% Sales Decline in Uncertain Trade Environment

Mattel Reports 6% Sales Decline in Uncertain Trade Environment
Mattel Reports 6% Sales Decline in Uncertain Trade Environment
July 23, 2025  |  Earnings

An uncertain trade environment impacted Mattel’s sales in the U.S. in the second quarter, executives said Wednesday (July 23). The toy and family entertainment company saw...

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Hasbro Relies on ‘Magic’ to Offset Impact of Tariffs
Hasbro Relies on ‘Magic’ to Offset Impact of Tariffs
July 23, 2025  |  Earnings

Hasbro says it has magic to thank for muting the impact of tariffs this quarter. More to the point, Magic the Gathering, the collectible card...

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Product Shortages Hit Nearly Half of US Shoppers
Product Shortages Hit Nearly Half of US Shoppers
July 23, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Global trade policy, long an abstract debate, now directly impacts the pocketbooks and grocery carts of consumers in the United States. The PYMNTS Intelligence report...

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Companies Sour on Travel Spending Amid Tariff Worries
Companies Sour on Travel Spending Amid Tariff Worries
July 22, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Travel spending by businesses hasn’t halted, but it has gotten more careful. That’s according to a report Tuesday (July 22) by CNBC, citing data from...

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Equifax Shares Dip as Weaker Hiring and Tariffs Temper Guidance
Equifax Shares Dip as Weaker Hiring and Tariffs Temper Guidance
July 22, 2025  |  Earnings

Equifax’s latest results showed momentum in its non-mortgage businesses, including verification for consumer lending and the government sector.  Although results came in above expectations, the...

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Amazon Raises Prices on Low-Cost Goods Following Tariffs
Amazon Raises Prices on Low-Cost Goods Following Tariffs
July 21, 2025  |  Retail

Amazon has reportedly increased prices for thousands of lower-cost items following White House tariffs. That’s according to a report late Sunday (July 20) by the Wall Street Journal...

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US Retail Sales Rebound as Consumers Navigate a ‘Wait-And-See’ Economy
US Retail Sales Rebound as Consumers Navigate a ‘Wait-And-See’ Economy
July 17, 2025  |  Economy

Retail spending in the United States showed signs of resilience in June, with sales rising 0.6% from May and climbing 3.9% versus the same month...

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Rent the Runway Hikes Prices Due to Inflation and Tariffs
Rent the Runway Hikes Prices Due to Inflation and Tariffs
July 17, 2025  |  Retail

Starting next month, it will cost more to Rent the Runway. The clothing rental company notified subscribers this week about a pending price increase to...

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