Consumer Resilience to Be Tested as Tariff-Fuelled Price Increases Brew US retailers remain bullish on the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fuelled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves. In the ever-competitive retail landscape, consumer resilience has been a key factor that has buoyed many […]
Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain
Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain The world of beauty is witnessing a shift as South Korean cosmetic start-ups like Beauty of Joseon, Torriden, and d’Alba make bold moves to captivate the US market. Despite the looming threat of tariffs, these innovative companies are in talks with major US retailers to […]
Retailers Rush to Save US Summer Shopping Season
Retailers Rush to Save US Summer Shopping Season Following a temporary US tariff cut on Chinese imports, US retailers are accelerating efforts to import summer merchandise from China, reversing a previous slowdown in orders. This strategic move comes as a relief to many businesses that were grappling with the impact of the trade war between […]
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories The global trade landscape is witnessing a significant shift as US retailers are redirecting their orders from traditional manufacturing giants like China and Bangladesh towards new destinations to leverage lower tariffs. Among these emerging hubs, India’s textile epicenter of Tiruppur is experiencing a sudden surge in demand […]
US retailers resist price hikes amid tariff pressures
US Retailers Navigate Turbulent Waters: Resisting Price Hikes Amid Tariff Pressures The world of US retailers is currently facing a formidable challenge: the escalating tariff pressures that threaten profit margins and consumer prices. With the recent trade tensions between the United States and key trading partners, including China, many retailers are feeling the squeeze as […]