Remember paying a nickel deposit on a soda can? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) brings that idea to packaging—only the brand pays. Starting next year, five U.S. states will bill companies…
Tariffs usually mean higher costs and frozen cash. Smart operators are flipping the script. In the fog of 2025’s tariff chaos, most companies see only margin pressure and rising inventory costs.…
Q1 earnings calls make one thing clear: retailers aren't sitting still.Amid renewed tariff pressures, volatile costs, and consumer pullbacks, the largest players—Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger—are leaning forward. Instead of bracing…
New tariff terms give retailers and brands 90 days to rebalance cost, sourcing, and availability. The U.S. has lowered tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days. China,…
Strategy playbooks are everywhere—models can sketch market moves in minutes, and many large operators chase the same “top-five” priorities. The edge is shifting to two things: how much change an…
Since the April 2 tariff announcement, many teams have shifted into planning mode. With new duties on Chinese imports potentially rising as high as 145%, companies are under pressure to…
Not every company is talking about change. But they’re making moves. And if you look closely, a pattern starts to emerge.From footprint shifts and supply chain pivots to AI investments…