BusinessPolicy

Retail Industry Faces Mounting Pressure as Tariff Impacts Loom Over Holiday Season

Corporate leaders remain silent amid escalating trade tensions, according to industry experts. The holiday shopping season is expected to reveal the full impact of tariff burdens on consumer goods and retail operations.

Corporate Silence on Tariffs Draws Criticism

Retail executives across corporate America are reportedly avoiding public criticism of ongoing trade policies due to fears of retaliation, according to industry analysis. Mark Cohen, former CEO of Sears Canada and current director of retail studies at Columbia Business School, characterized this silence as “a form of cowardice” in recent comments to Fortune.

EconomyTrade

UK Companies Issue Record Profit Warnings Amid Policy Uncertainty and Consumer Weakness

Nearly half of UK-listed companies issuing profit warnings blamed policy changes and geopolitical uncertainty, the highest proportion in over 25 years. Consumer confidence has slumped to concerning levels as businesses face mounting pressure from trade tariffs, rising costs, and weakened demand.

Record Policy Concerns Drive Profit Warnings

UK-listed companies are issuing profit warnings at an increasing rate, with a record proportion blaming policy changes and geopolitical uncertainty for their financial challenges, according to reports. Analysis from EY-Parthenon indicates that 47% of the 64 companies that issued warnings in the third quarter cited these factors as primary contributors, marking the highest level since records began more than 25 years ago.

EconomyTrade

American Households Report Financial Strain as Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Reshape Daily Spending

** American families are reporting significant changes to their shopping habits and household budgets as new tariffs take effect. From essential groceries to car tires, consumers describe facing both higher prices and emptier store shelves, with analysts projecting the financial impact on households could reach thousands annually. **CONTENT:**

Mounting Financial Pressure on U.S. Consumers