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Aug. 14, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
The evolving trade landscape has pushed up retailers’ holiday season preparations, with companies placing orders two months earlier than last year, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Retail Holiday Buyer Survey.
In a survey of 50 retail industry buyers, respondents said that more than half of holiday orders were submitted by the end of May, with nearly 80% of buyers worried about maintaining adequate inventory levels.
Although U.S. tariff policies have steadily changed since the survey was conducted between May 20 and June 4, the sentiment remains the same: Retail buyers are strategizing mitigation efforts to buffer the impact of tariffs, and it is sending ripple effects across the holiday season timeline.
To hear more about how tariffs are impacting peak season planning and inventories, tune into our free, virtual holiday preview event on Sept. 10. You can secure your spot here.
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Kelly Stroh
Editor, Supply Chain Dive
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The enhanced investment comes as the consumer electronics giant anticipates incurring nearly $2 billion in tariff-related costs.
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China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
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With country-specific tariffs taking hold for imports from numerous trading partners, many companies are considering price hikes and sourcing strategies that prioritize adaptability.
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A Deloitte report found the industry is using the tech to navigate a shifting trade environment — and making holiday buys two months earlier than last year.
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Parent company Helen of Troy expects that at least 40% of its goods will be dual sourced by the end of FY2026.
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The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.
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The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.
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The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.
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The apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.
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