Helen AtkinsonMore from Helen AtkinsonGlobal Trade & EconomicsRetailers Warned of the Counter-Intuitive Spending Habits of Gloomy Young PeopleRetailers could get whiplash trying to keep up with youthful consumer spending habits, but they better get good at it as the upcoming generations emerge as mature consumers.January 14, 2026Artificial IntelligenceMixed, but Optimistic Outlook on Retail Economy from Economists at NRFIn a “K-shaped” economy, higher-income households are getting richer (and spending more), whereas lower-income households are getting poorer (and spending less).January 13, 2026Global Trade & EconomicsU.S. Exports to China in 2025 Lowest Since 2019President Donald Trump’s strategy of reducing the U.S.-China trade deficit is bringing down the volume of both imports and exports.January 8, 2026HR & Labor ManagementTariffs and Deportations – Will They Revive U.S. Manufacturing?According to multiple academic and think tank studies, neither will bring dramatic improvements, and they may instead harm the economy.December 29, 2025Last Mile DeliveryEnd of De Minimis Strains Delivery Companies, But CBP Says It's CopingNow, every package entering the U.S. comes with a need to submit an exact description of every component, including a 10-digit HTS code. Shippers and carriers are struggling to adjust.December 24, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsTrump Pledges Relief for Farmers, But U.S. Agriculture Faces Multiple ChallengesWhile farmers have broadly supported Trump, the agriculture sector has been severely disrupted by trade disputes during his second term, particularly with China.December 10, 2025ApparelNRF 'Bullish' Coming into Holiday SeasonPrice-sensitive consumers are still prioritizing and saving for spending on family and loved ones during holiday season, retail analysts say.November 7, 2025Global GatewaysMaking It Easier for the Formerly Incarcerated to Work in TransportationA Congressional bill would streamline the process for former prisoners to get credentialed to work in booming transportation and energy industries in Louisiana, says local business champion.November 5, 2025Ocean TransportationShipbuilding Revival in Louisiana Showcases Hi-Tech CapabilitiesThe future, in Louisiana, at least, lies in building more modest vessels that make the most of advanced technology, rather than giant containerships, bulk carriers and tankers.October 29, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementReport: Effects of Tariff Turmoil Already Visible at StoresWhile most tariff analysis has explored the macroeconomic consequences, the day-to-day impact inside retail stores has been harder to quantify. So GregOrange surveyed 500 retail store managers.October 11, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 25Next Page
