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Hot Topic: Retailers should show how tariffs raise prices, say 91%.

2 days ago | retailbrew.com | Andrew Adam Newman

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to shut down Energy Star, the 33-year-old program that helps consumers determine what products are most efficient to help keep their energy costs down. Paula Glover, president of Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit group, told CNN that on an annual basis the program costs about $32 million and “helps American families save over $40 billion in annual energy costs.”You tell us: Should the Energy Star program be shut down? Cast your vote here.
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4 days ago | retailbrew.com | Erin Cabrey
Once commanding over 70 reservations per day, this beloved NYC restaurant is struggling to stay afloat

5 days ago | retailbrew.com | Jeena Sharma

On a sunny spring afternoon, Christophe Caron—owner of Delice & Sarrasin, a beloved vegan French restaurant in New York City’s West Village—keeps a watchful eye on the dining room as he talks. After laying off nearly a third of his staff, he’s had to step back into daily operations himself. The quaint but sophisticated plant-based spot has amassed a number of loyal customers since its establishment 13 years ago.
Target foot traffic falls for third consecutive month

6 days ago | retailbrew.com | Andrew Adam Newman

Target’s foot traffic fell for the third consecutive month since it rolled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but it ended an 11-week slump with two consecutive weeks of modest gains. Foot traffic was down 3.3% YoY in April, following dips of 6.5% in March and 9% in February, according to data from Placer.ai.
How consumers’ egg buying behavior has changed since January

6 days ago | retailbrew.com | Erin Cabrey

Consumers may be becoming “desensitized” to elevated egg prices, though their shopping behaviors around the high-priced commodities are changing, according to a new survey by Numerator. Though egg prices have skyrocketed since January, Numerator’s survey of 1,050 egg buyers in April found that fewer consumers said egg prices in their areas were somewhat or very expensive than they reported in a prior version of the survey in January.
Exclusive: Home Depot quietly removes DEI section from website

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Andrew Adam Newman

After months of pressure from conservative groups, much of it preceding President Trump’s January demand that all public agencies and private businesses dismantle their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, The Home Depot has quietly removed the section of its website that championed its commitment to DEI.
Exclusive: Amazon won’t promise not to undercut Independent Bookstore Day again

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Andrew Adam Newman

Independent Bookstore Day, a national sales event with more than 1,600 non-chain stores participating, has taken place on the last Saturday of April for 12 years, but this year’s, which was held on April 26, really opened a can of bookworms. On April 15, less than two weeks before Independent Bookstore Day, Amazon announced that it was scheduling its second annual Amazon Book Sale from April 23–28.
Hot Topic: More than 9 out of 10 say Amazon should not undercut Independent Bookstore Day

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Andrew Adam Newman

Along with passing on the added costs of tariffs to customers, Temu is showing customers exactly how much tariffs add to the cost of their products as an “import charges.” Amazon reportedly considered, but abandoned the idea after President Donald Trump placed a call to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pressuring him not to. You tell us: Should retailers that raise prices as a result of tariffs show consumers how much tariffs are contributing to higher prices? Cast your vote here.
Are layoffs on the horizon in fashion?

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Jeena Sharma

Saks Global’s recent layoffs have reignited concerns that fashion retail may be bracing for a broader wave of job cuts—driven not just by inflation, but by new tariff pressures. While circumstances have been challenging for most fashion retailers due to inflation and a consumer spending pullback, impending tariffs have added another thorn in their path.
Amazon is ‘maniacally focused’ on lowering price

1 week ago | retailbrew.com | Alex Vuocolo

A new Gallup poll released last week found that 89% of Americans believe it’s likely the Trump administration’s tariffs will raise the price of goods for consumers. Meanwhile, in the corporate world, retail executives are signaling that keeping prices low remains not only a possibility, but for some a top priority.