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Holiday Sales Predictions Vary, but One Thing is Clear — AI will be a Winner

Sales forecasts from Deloitte and Salesforce predict relatively rosy sales this holiday season, but not everyone is predicting…

Features September 18
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Exclusive Q&A: Why Tariff Upheavals Create a Space to Talk About Circular Commerce

One can argue about the economic value of tariffs themselves, but the uncertainty of U.S. trade policy under…

Features August 28
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How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times

Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry…

Executive Viewpoints August 26
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Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer, ThredUp

Listen Now: Inside ThredUp’s Surge — What’s Fueling Resale’s Rise

Resale platform ThredUp is at the top of its game — the company has been profitable for seven…

Features August 20
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Columbia is feeling the weight of tariffs in the U.S.

Columbia CEO Comments on Challenges and Downsizing in U.S., International Growth, and Tariff Turmoil

“Unfortunately, clarity with respect to U.S. trade policy has not materialized,” CEO Tim Boyle said. “This uncertainty overhangs…

News August 15
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Visibility and Supplier Diversification: The Twin Pillars of Supply Chain Resilience in 2025

After years of pandemic-related disruption, 2025 was supposed to mark a turning point. Instead, volatility is once again…

Executive Viewpoints August 12
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Claire's has trying to build affinity with younger consumers but tariffs are getting in the way.

Update: Bankrupt Claire’s to Close 700 Stores, May Exit U.S. Operations Entirely

[Update as of Aug. 8, 2025] In court documents related to its recent bankruptcy filing, Claire’s identified 700…

News August 8
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The ripple effects of tariffs are beginning to be felt.

Tariff Ripple Effects: Businesses Take Profitability Hit as Stressed Consumers Buy Less

The sands of President Trump’s shifting global trade policy seem to be beginning to settle, but in the…

Features August 4
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Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager, Alibaba.com

Listen Now: What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook

Alibaba.com is the biggest B2B marketplace in the world, and it has maintained that position despite rising competition.…

Features July 30
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