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Bergdorf Goodman and Chairish collaborate on a pop-up, the highest-earning Americans are spending big, and more
Mar.03,2025
This week in design, tiny balconies are becoming a fan favorite among developers of trendy urban high-rises—but is there enough room for any actual furniture, or is the feature merely decorative? Stay in the know with our weekly roundup of headlines, launches, events, recommended reading and more.Read More + -
New Trump tariffs target steel and aluminum, Kohler makes a cameo at NYFW, and more
Feb.20,2025
This week in design, it’s become a popular trend among paint brands to issue an annual declaration regarding the Color of the Year—but now, one company is closing out its first 100 years in business by thinking bigger: naming the Color of the Century.Read More + -
These retailers could file for bankruptcy in 2025
Jan.22,2025
An illustration of people walking by closing sale signs. Retail Dive tracked close to 20 major bankruptcies last year. This year is bound to see more, but who will they be?Read More + -
China's Visa-Free Transit Policy Fully Relaxed and Optimized
Dec.17,2024
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days).Read More + -
How Policy Shifts Can Protect US Retailers from Temu, Shein | Gavin Marks
Oct.08,2024
Gavin Marks, CEO of manufacturer DM Merchandising, shares his thoughts on the threat of factory-to-consumer distributors and what should be done on behalf of American businesses.Read More + -
5 trends shaping the future of retailer-supplier partnerships
Jul.26,2024
Collaboration between retailers and suppliers isn’t new, but it’s taken on a new sense of urgency. After facing numerous supply chain challenges and disruptions in recent years, retailers are doubling down on supplier partnerships. Discover 5 practical strategies retailers are implementing to strengthen their supplier relationships and drive mutual success.Read More + -
Import Volume Gaining as Retailers Stock Up for Holidays, Preempt Tariff Hike
Jul.05,2024
Monthly inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States should reach its highest level in nearly two years this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The report cited retailers stocking up for the holidays to meet strengthening consumer demand while also looking to beat increased tariffs on China imports set to take effect in August.Read More + -
China to include Australia in visa-free countries
Jun.17,2024
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Retail footfall in May boosted by warmer weather and bank holidays
Jun.07,2024
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.Read More + -
Is the e-commerce dream over?
Jun.06,2024
In the fall of 2021, the height of the pandemic home boom, Business of Home published a guide for designers looking to get into e-commerce. The article, down to its lighthearted title—“Everything you ever wanted to know about e-commerce (but were afraid to ask)”—reflected the digital gold rush spirit of the time. Everyone was buying furniture and decor, and they were all doing it online. Shouldn’t designers get in on the action?Read More +