The new certainty is uncertainty. Many retail customers contacted their suppliers during January 2025 in anticipation of the tariffs to order more stock. This was a risk to order large quantities before anyone knew what exactly would happen, but for some…
Foot Traffic and Trade Tariffs – What Store Visits Data Says About Changing Consumer Behavior
Key Takeaways: As rumors of upcoming tariffs sweep through headlines, consumer behavior is responding in real time—and nowhere is this more apparent than in shifting foot traffic patterns. Recent data from pass_by shows that store visits for multiple retail categories spiked,…
The Impact of Trump-Era Tariffs on the Retail Sector & What Retailers Can Do About It
The retail sector, already bustling with activity and constant change, faces a new challenge: the impact of Trump-era tariffs. Tariffs are essentially taxes on imports, and they’ve become a pivotal force shaping the landscape of retail. Affecting everything from pricing to…