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Walmart: Tariffs likely to raise prices

The retailer is the latest company addressing how Trump's proposal could affect consumers

Salon

Retailers are already preparing for Trump’s tariffs that threaten to upend the economy

‘The adoption of across-the-board tariffs on consumer goods and other non-strategic imports amounts to a tax on American families,’ the CEO of the National Retail Federation warned

The Independent UK

Trump's Tariff Plan Could Cost American Consumers up to $78 Billion in Annual Spending, Study Reveals

A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) says the proposed tariffs would mainly impact consumer product categories

Latin Times

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People Went All Out With Their Halloween Decorations And Shared The Results Online (New Pics)

Rejoice, Spooky Pandas! Halloween is once again upon us! The post People Went All Out With Their Halloween Decorations And Shared The Results Online (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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133 Times People Didn’t Hold Back When Decking Out Their Houses For Halloween (New Pics)

The most spooktacular selection of houses that scream Halloween. From those covered in spider webs, to witches perched on the roof, some families have left the neighbors spellbound with their creepy and creative exterior decorations. The post 133 Times People Didn’t Hold Back When Decking Out Their Houses For Halloween…

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Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women: more than 2 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2022. It is also particularly challenging to treat. Physiologist Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, who heads the Cancer Research Group at Stellenbosch University, explains why this is so and how precision medicine could help.

The Conversation

Holiday Spending Expected To Increase This Year Despite Consumers Acting 'More Cautiously'

The National Retail Federation forecast that total sales in November and December would grow between 2.5% and 3.5%, compared to the same period in 2023.

International Business Times

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The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician

It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense.

The Conversation

Retail industry organization makes big change to solve retail theft problem

Retailers are struggling to stop growing retail crime in stores.

The Street

Halloween sales may deliver a scary surprise this year

Halloween is a huge holiday for retailers.

The Street

South Africa’s scarce water needs careful management – study finds smaller, local systems offer more benefits

South Africa is a water-scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Using water wisely will become more and more important as the population grows and droughts related to climate change increase. A lack of clean, fresh water has a negative impact on people’s health and on the amount of…

The Conversation

Authorities charge 2 employees with stealing thousands of dollars in roast beef from an Arby’s

They (allegedly) had the beef.

Fortune

Retailers, beware of the AI hype

Most retailers are not yet in a position to benefit from AI technology, here's why.

TechRadar

South Africa’s election results present 3 options for government: all are fraught with danger

South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable.

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Walmart U.S. CEO shares great news for shoppers on a budget

The president and CEO of Walmart U.S. made some cheery comments on the state of retail and grocery.

Top News

US Retail Sales Expected To Grow Slower In 2024

NRF forecasts slower growth in US retail sales for 2024, emphasizing adaptation to changing consumer trends and digital technologies.

Latin Times

Green is the Color: Latinos Take Center Stage as Leading St. Patrick's Day Enthusiasts in the U.S.

Why are Hispanics the ones who most plan to celebrate "Día de San Patricio"?

Kiplinger

The End of Free Returns

The end of free merchandise returns is at hand, as total retail returns amounted to $743 billion in 2023, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.

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Latin Times

US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard

The growth in this year's holiday sales is below 2022 holiday season sales increase of 5.3 percent and much below the 2021 figure of 14.1 percent, according to NRF data.

The Independent UK

Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss

The National Retail Federation has revised a report released in April that pulls back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink, which measures overall loss in inventory, including theft

The Guardian - US

US retail group retracts claim that half of $94.5bn inventory loss was from theft

National Retail Federation says data was flawed and based on congressional testimony from president of an advocacy group

Fortune

The NRF backs off claims that 'organized retail crime' accounted for half of inventory losses in 2021

Potentially incorrect data was used for analysis.

The Street

Target, Walmart and other retailers get shocking crime data

A major report has changed and that raises questions about Walmart, Target, Walgreens and other retailers.

Foreign Policy

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything

A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.

International Business Times

Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Rises To Record And Beats Expectations

Online shopping attracted more consumers than physical stores, the National Retail Federation said.

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