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The Trade War Is Over; China Accepts US Terms

After years of impending tariffs and economic brinksmanship, the United States and China have reached a 90-day truce, slashing tariffs dramatically and increasing hopes for easing the protracted trade war. The agreement, reached in top-level talks in Geneva, requires the U.S. to slash tariffs on Chinese

May 12, 2025

Hayley Hoatson

Entertaining

7 Items That Will Drop In Price After Tariffs Set In

Tariffs are often associated with rising prices—but that’s not always the case. When sweeping import tariffs took effect in April 2025—including a steep 125% rate on Chinese goods—most assumed prices would surge. And for many items, they did. But hidden beneath the surface are categories where

May 12, 2025

Billy Wellington

Retail Watch, Uncategorized

Europe Pivots Away From ‘Cursed’ Made In America Products

Across Europe, a growing number of consumers are rejecting American-made goods—and not just for political reasons. Once associated with innovation and status, Tesla and other high-profile U.S. brands are now being described in online forums as “cursed,” symbolic of cultural imperialism, inflated prices, and corporate overreach.This

May 12, 2025

Billy Wellington

Price Pulse

Mattel CEO To Washington: 0 Tariffs On Toys Or Aggressive Price Hikes

It’s official. After decades of fluorescent lighting, floor-to-ceiling crop tops, and club-ready bodycon dresses, Forever 21 has shut down every single U.S. store. The fast-fashion giant, once a mall favorite for budget-conscious teens and twenty-somethings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in

May 12, 2025

Katarina Sakoschek

Entertaining

UPS Is Packing It In—Mass Layoffs Confirmed Nationwide

The signature brown UPS truck isn’t just your package on wheels—it’s the backbone behind everything from trending beauty drops to last-minute fashion buys. So when UPS announced it’s cutting 20,000 jobs and shuttering 73 facilities by June 2025, eyebrows were raised far beyond the logistics industry.

May 12, 2025

Billy Wellington

Chic & Current, Sustainably Stylish

The MET Gala Was A Clown Parade Of America’s Out Of Touch Elites

The 2025 Met Gala on May 5 was set against a backdrop of real problems afflicting the world. Wars in Gaza and Ukraine, rising tariffs around the world, and economic uncertainty everywhere. But for one night, the world's focus was momentarily turned to New York's

May 12, 2025

Katarina Sakoschek

Chic & Current, Retail Watch, Uncategorized

Major Pharmacy Retailer Shutting 200 Stores—How Will It Impact Your Beauty Haul?

A major pharmacy retailer is set to close nearly 200 stores next month, marking another wave in the ongoing trend of drugstore downsizing across the U.S. This move, which has been seen from multiple retailers in the past few months, is proof of the industry's

May 12, 2025

Trichelle Nieuwenhuizen

Retail Watch

Walmart Makes Bold Patriotic Move Before Tariffs Hit America

As sweeping tariffs reshape America’s economy, Walmart is making waves with a bold, patriotic pivot. In a tense global trade climate—where tariffs on Chinese goods are spiking up to 145%—the retail giant has launched a major initiative backing American-made products. Ahead of the full tariff rollout,

May 12, 2025

Billy Wellington

Chic & Current, Retail Watch

Popular American Gym Chain Files for Bankruptcy

In the past few years, how people see their expenses has completely changed, especially when exercising. For one particular gym, this struggle has taken its toll in more ways than one. With many gyms facing closures and financial distress after Covid, a popular American gym

May 12, 2025

Trichelle Nieuwenhuizen

Fashion

Levi’s Uncovers Large Counterfeit Operation Running in America

Levi Strauss & Co. has just dropped a legal bombshell, filing a federal lawsuit against what it claims is one of the largest counterfeit denim operations uncovered in recent years. According to court documents, New York-based Premier Brands Group is accused of flooding the U.S.

May 9, 2025

Katarina Sakoschek

The Trade War Is Over; China Accepts US Terms

7 Items That Will Drop In Price After Tariffs Set In

Europe Pivots Away From ‘Cursed’ Made In America Products

Mattel CEO To Washington: 0 Tariffs On Toys Or Aggressive Price Hikes

UPS Is Packing It In—Mass Layoffs Confirmed Nationwide

The MET Gala Was A Clown Parade Of America’s Out Of Touch Elites

Major Pharmacy Retailer Shutting 200 Stores—How Will It Impact Your Beauty Haul?

Walmart Makes Bold Patriotic Move Before Tariffs Hit America

Popular American Gym Chain Files for Bankruptcy

Levi’s Uncovers Large Counterfeit Operation Running in America

U.S. Lowers Tariffs on Chinese Small Package Imports – What It Means for Fashion

Chinese Billionaire To Buy North America’s Oldest Company

8 Stores Primed to Thrive Under the ‘Made in America’ Initiative

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U.S. Lowers Tariffs on Chinese Small Package Imports – What It Means for Fashion

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