The Inspired Home Show® 2025 Yields Positive Results
The Inspired Home Show® 2025 wrapped up just last week, but participants are already moving ahead with plans to capitalize on the connections, ideas, products and trends they experienced at the successful event. The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the 125th edition of the Show.
U.S. Retail Intelligence – March
February 28 – Consumers Cautious of AI Amid Growing E-Commerce Integration 39% of consumers said they have abandoned purchases while shopping due to frustrating AI interactions, such as inaccurate recommendations or poor chatbot interactions. From: HomePage News February 28 – QVC Extends Rawlinson as CEO While Posting Non-Cash Q4 Loss The new employment agreement with Rawlinson extends his […]
U.S. Trade Actions Aimed at China’s Maritime Dominance: What It Means for Shippers
The U.S. government has proposed some major trade actions targeting China’s dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. Both the Biden and Trump administrations have been investigating this issue, and now things are heating up. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed some hefty fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports. They’re also […]
Status Report on Trump Tariffs
Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Trump has issued tariffs for different countries and different products. Further confusing matters are the various starting dates and rates for the tariffs and the statutes by which President Trump can impose such tariffs. Following is a brief inventory of President Trump’s tariff announcements with the rates and […]
