Consumer Behavior & Trends
Chinese shipping imports fell 22.7% year over year in January
Container imports fell 6.8% overall amid Trump’s tariffs, geopolitical tensions.
Post-Purchase Reviews
What shoppers say after they buy shapes your next sale. Coverage of post-purchase review behavior, response strategy, and how feedback loops affect brand reputation and conversion.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Small businesses grapple with tariff-induced supply chain challenges
Nearly two-thirds say they’ve been impacted as interest in domestic suppliers grows: report.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Imports expected to decline significantly through 2026: NRF
The industry group is predicting a steady dropoff in imports as tariffs take effect.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Tariff disruptions could cause toy shortages this holiday season
A pullback in production earlier this year could lead to toy shortages come the holidays.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
NRF predicts imports will surge during 90-day tariff pause
The trade group’s latest report predicts imports will spike in the coming months as retailers stockpile for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Home Depot, Walmart talk price ‘elasticity’ in earnings amid tariff threat
The big box chains say they are testing their elasticity models for forecasting demand as tariffs raise costs.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
One US manufacturer weighs the pros and cons of tariffs
Paul Lordan, co-owner of Steele Canvas, a Massachusetts-based maker of laundry baskets, discusses how tariffs are a mixed bag.
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