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Will 2026 Holiday Sales Reach $1 Trillion NRF Says Yes

Will 2026 Holiday Sales Reach $1 Trillion? NRF Says Yes

Key Takeaways NRF expects 2026 holiday sales to grow 4.2% to $1.013 trillion, with nearly half of that…

News October 15
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The Great Destocking Is About to Meet Its First Peak Season Eric Lenus

The Great Destocking Is About to Meet Its First Peak Season

In January of last year, the typical ecommerce operator on the Deposco network was carrying 111 days of…

Executive Viewpoints October 14
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Tariff refunds could be on the way, but small businesses aren't holding their breathe.

Tariff Refund Outlook Brightens for U.S. Importers After Court Ruling

A trade court mandate has potentially cleared the way for substantial refunds, though the path from legal victory…

News March 13
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The Supreme Court has overturned Trump's tariffs.

Trump Imposes 15% Across-the-Board Tariffs after Supreme Court Rebuff

[Update as of Feb. 23, 2026] Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision last week invalidating many of the…

News February 23
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Furniture imports get a reprieve as Trump delays tariff increase.

White House Delays Increase in Furniture Tariffs for One Year

President Donald Trump has delayed an increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities that was…

News January 6
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A look back at the top retail stories of 2025

The Stories that Shaped Retail in 2025

To close out the year, let’s a look back at our most-read stories of 2025, which offer a…

Features December 31
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Temu Launches Integration for Shopify Sellers in Bid to Expand U.S.-Based Assortment

Temu Launches Shopify Seller Integration in Bid to Expand U.S.-Based Assortment

Temu has launched a new app for Shopify merchants that will allow the nearly 3 million U.S.businesses selling…

News December 16
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Costco is preemptively suing for a refund if tariffs are found illegal.

Costco Sues for a Refund if Supreme Court Finds Trump Tariffs Illegal

Costco has preemptively sued the U.S. government to ensure it receives a full refund of the tariff duties…

News December 2
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Independent retailers are changing their sourcing patterns to adapt to market volatility.

Independent Retailers Switching to Duty-Free, Buying Closer to Need this Holiday Season

While independent retailers are no stranger to complexity (hello COVID), this year has added a whole new raft…

News October 30
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