Retail Intelligence – December
November 30 – A Measure of Success: Independent Retailer Index38% of respondents reported that sales increased in Q2 2025 versus Q2 2024. From: Hardware Retailing November 26 – Belk Set to Debut Smaller Store Concept with Local FlavorsEach of the Belk Market stores will offer a curated assortment of national and private label brands […]
Navigating China “Nearshoring” to North America?
by Dave Akers, IHSA “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.“ – Ancient Chinese proverb, Lao Tzu Most of us have heard this (translated) Ancient Chinese proverb, but the Chinese have adopted this ancient proverb. The essential concept of this proverb is that huge goals must be broken down into smaller, manageable […]
Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds
by Craig Brightup, The Brightup Group — On Nov. 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments on whether the Trump Administration can use the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on some 200 countries and “fentanyl tariffs” on Canada, Mexico and China. The tariff cases, Learning Resources, Inc. […]
