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Jeena Sharma

Jeena is a reporter for Retail Brew covering fashion and luxury.

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Stores

Kearney’s global luxury outlook shows spending increasingly concentrated among ultra-wealthy

That leaves brands to rethink how they win over everyone else.

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Stores

69% of retail workers considering switching careers or industries: survey

In a recent Criteria survey, job seekers expressed frustrations with the hiring process and an overwhelming desire to switch industries.

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Stores

Regional retailers in the Gulf brace for uncertainty

With shopping in the region still heavily mall-based, geopolitical tensions could dampen discretionary spending.

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E-Commerce

Could Singapore be the next big international playground for e-commerce brands?

A new report from GlobalData found that Singapore’s e-comm market is expected to reach $31 billion this year.

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Supply Chain

Why war in the Middle East could raise costs for retailers, even without major factory shutdowns

The biggest risks come from rising oil prices, shipping disruptions, and renewed pressure on supply chains.

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Marketing

Consumers say they’re financially worse off and it’s changing how they shop

Rising grocery prices and economic anxiety are pushing shoppers toward sales, private labels, and cheaper dining options.

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Supply Chain

Emergency tariffs are out, a global 15% levy is in, and fashion is still paying the price

Retailers that once fled China now face a broader tariff landscape and little clarity on refunds or margin relief.

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Marketing

Americans’ appetite for chocolate is growing faster than its price tag

A new study by Gourmet Gift Baskets found that searches for chocolates outpaced the rise in chocolate prices between 2022 and 2025.

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Stores

How Jin Soon Choi became fashion’s most trusted nail artist

From navigating discrimination to reshaping the role of manicurists, the founder of Jinsoon opens up about confidence, cultural change, and career longevity.

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Marketing

Why retailers are buying less often but spending more

Per KPMG, companies are chasing growth areas like health and wellness while getting rid of underperformers.