Retail industry
UK retailers warn of Chinese ‘dumping’ amid tariffs, call for end to tax loophole
A woman stands with a coffee and looks at her phone on U.K. high street. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images British retailers have warned that Chinese companies risk flooding the U.K. with low cost goods as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs choke off access to the world’s largest consumer market. The […]
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Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China
President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy on April 2 didn’t just cause mayhem in the stock market. It sent Amazon sellers into a panic. Many sellers on Amazon count on China for manufacturing and assembly due to lower costs and established infrastructure – up to 70% of goods on Amazon come from China, according to […]
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Trump’s immigration policy is weighing on beer sales, Constellation Brands CEO says
Bottles of Corona beer, the flagship brand of Grupo Modelo are displayed in this illustration taken in Monterrey, Mexico, February 18, 2025. Daniel Becerril | Reuters President Donald Trump’s tariffs aren’t the only presidential policy that is weighing on Constellation Brands. Along with tariffs on Mexican imports, his hardline immigration stance is also hurting the […]
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As warehouse clubs boom, Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open 15 stores per year
Sam’s Club is opening a store in the Dallas area that will require customers to go all digital. Shoppers will use a smartphone app to scan and pay for their own purchases rather than standing in a checkout lane. Sam’s Club DALLAS, Texas — Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to supercharge its expansion by opening about […]
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Walmart pulls quarterly operating income forecast, citing Trump’s tariffs
A Walmart Supercenter in Burbank, California, on Nov. 21, 2024. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images DALLAS, Texas — Walmart on Wednesday pulled its outlook for operating income in the first quarter, citing uncertainty about the potential impact of sweeping tariffs on China, Vietnam and other key sources of goods across […]
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Walmart is facing tariffs and recession fears. It may have a secret weapon to keep growing
Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank during Walmart’s multi-week Annual Deals Shopping Event in Burbank Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images As tariffs roil the U.S. economy, Walmart may find safety in a new part of its business that’s driving more store traffic and online sales: […]
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Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown
Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Restaurant stocks fell in morning trading Monday, fueled by investors’ fears that a recession is coming. U.S. stocks have tumbled for three consecutive days after President Donald Trump shocked the markets with high […]
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Trump’s tariff chaos puts White House on defense as global markets tumble: Live updates
Trump touts drop in oil prices, driven by recession fears, as a victory Trump is touting the steep drop in oil prices — driven by fears of reduced demand in the increasingly likely event of a recession — as a policy win. “Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should […]
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Crocs’ big bet on personalization paid off. Here’s how it happened – and what investors are keeping an eye on now.
Crocs are cool again. But the footwear company’s comeback story is more than just a fashion statement. The iconic clog was a staple of early 2000s fashion. However, the brand’s profitability eroded in the years following the Great Recession as it struggled to expand internationally. From 2008 to 2016, there were four years where the […]
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Crocs’ big bet on personalization paid off. Here’s how it happened – and what investors are keeping an eye on now.
Crocs are cool again. But the footwear company’s comeback story is more than just a fashion statement. The iconic clog was a staple of early 2000s fashion. However, the brand’s profitability eroded in the years following the Great Recession as it struggled to expand internationally. From 2008 to 2016, there were four years where the […]
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