Behavior shifts are happening in real time as shoppers feel economic stress caused by levies, according to a Savanta report.

Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that shoppers are already spending for the back-to-school season.

US retail sales for clothing declined in June 2025, suggesting a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to consumer spending due to ongoing uncertainty.

Olga González, gemologist and communications strategist, examines how rising tariffs and shifting global trade policies are ...

Tariff-driven uncertainty isn’t just a cost or supply chain concern; it’s also a marketing communications challenge.

US retail sales had a major comeback, rising 0. 6% month over month to $720. 1 billion. This performance far outperformed market projections, which had forecasted a modest 0. 1% increase. This ...

Consumer costs for apparel dropped 0.5% year-over-year in June, according to the BLS. But some items registered modest price ...

Expectations for widespread price hikes following a wave of new tariffs this year have largely fallen short, surprising ...

Business sectors hit the hardest by the threat of tariffs include restaurant, retail and manufacturing enterprises.

A new survey of retail executives reveals that concerns over tariffs, supply chain operations and pricing are persistent.

Michigan State research offers data sources from firm-level trade records to import/export price indexes and sector-specific ...