by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volume at major container ports in the United States is likely to decline significantly year over year in the first half of 2026, as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. In the report issued by the National Retail...
by Chandler Harvey | Oct 9, 2025 | Trade Shows & Associations
The second day of the International Housewares Association’s 2025 CHESS (Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession) turned its focus to the external forces and emerging opportunities shaping the housewares business. Sessions examined the impact of tariffs and trade...
by Chandler Harvey | Oct 8, 2025 | Trade Shows & Associations
The opening day of the International Housewares Association’s 2025 CHESS (Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession) brought housewares executives together for a full slate of sessions examining the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. CHESS is...
by Mike Duff | Sep 22, 2025 | Retail Articles
Consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with caution, as 78% of respondents to an Omnisend survey said they planned to spend less than last year, while 60% plan to keep total holiday spend below $500. As they consider their spending options, 47% of survey...
by Mike Duff | Sep 17, 2025 | Retail Articles
As the holiday season nears, 77% of U.S. shoppers say they’re aware of new or proposed tariffs and are bracing for higher prices and supply shifts, according to Numerator. Awareness actually peaked in April before falling to 71% by early July, yet the latest figure...
