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Tariffs, Inflation Fatigue, and the Resale Advantage: Strategies for Maximizing Margins in 2025
Tariffs, Inflation Fatigue, and the Resale Advantage: Strategies for Maximizing Margins in 2025
June 2025 This article explores the current market dynamics of the resale industry, with emphasis...
The Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Asset-Based Lenders With Retail Exposure
The Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Asset-Based Lenders With Retail Exposure
April 2025 Markets remain unsettled following the Trump administration’s recent tariff announcements, which were deeper...
Capitalizing on the Excess Retail Inventory Dynamic in 2025
Capitalizing on the Excess Retail Inventory Dynamic in 2025
March 2025 In this article, we address the growing level of excess domestic retail inventory...
How Retail has Changed Since the Pandemic
How Retail has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to...
How to Make the BORING Retail Micro-Fulfillment Era More Rewarding for Your Frontline Employees
How to Make the BORING Retail Micro-Fulfillment Era More Rewarding for Your Frontline Employees
An odd and very unfortunate thing has happened on the way to evolving the retail...
Distressed Business Investment Insights Amid a Volatile 2024
Distressed Business Investment Insights Amid a Volatile 2024
Much of what is ailing many businesses at the current time directly relates to interest...