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11 2025 November
Why are Consumers Still Spending?
High household debt isn’t slowing down American Consumer Spending. U.S. households are facing a perplexing reality: steep increases in spending across the board, even as...
Read More03 2025 November
Why Retailers Should Play Their Own Game Instead of Playing Amazon’s Game
The current retail landscape is indelibly marked by the “Amazon Effect,” a phenomenon most keenly felt through the financial burden of free shipping and, more...
Read More27 2025 October
Is the Glitter Fading? Why Luxury Department Stores Face a Perfect Storm
Tariffs, the rise of the conscious consumer, and the explosive growth of the resale market are demanding a ‘fundamental metamorphosis’ from iconic high-end retailers such...
Read More20 2025 October
The Inflation Paradox and Why Shoppers Are Spending the Same, but Buying Less This Holiday Season
Consumer spending habits are normalizing to higher prices, but retailers must shift from simple discounting to offering genuine value to overcome mounting consumer financial strain....
Read More13 2025 October
Exploding Digital and Shipping Costs Gutting Retail Profits
[Editor’s Note: Retail Pulse is the new blog from Antony Karabus that reveals the inner workings of retail today. Retail Pulse is the place to...
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