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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Chinese coffee chain Luckin has opened its first two U.S. stores in Manhattan, offering app-only ordering, QR-based pickup, and intro prices as low as US $1.99 per drink. That includes a bold blood orange-grapefruit “solar breeze” cold brew, designed to stand out from Starbucks’ classic menu. With speed, promos, and a tech-first model, Luckin may challenge traditional coffee players—especially among Gen Z and budget-focused consumers. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

New U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are prompting brands like Nike and Adidas to ramp up production and investment in Vietnam. Business of Fashion reports that while cost savings are a clear draw, brands also face rising labor and logistics costs in Vietnam. The key lesson: diversification must balance expense and agility. While moving supply chains is smart, strategy without efficiency can negate gains.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Add a quick pop-up on product pages that asks, “Want this when it’s back in stock?” Offer customers the option to join a waitlist. Track clicks and email requests to identify high-demand SKUs—even if they’re selling out. This gives insight into unmet demand and guides your restocking priority.

🧐 Shopper Insights

Canada’s recent tariffs and bans slashed U.S. wine imports—May 2025 saw a 98% drop compared to last year, and even after temporary pauses, wine distributors are shifting to other regions. Canadian consumers are actively switching to global or local brands. That shift shows how geopolitical friction can quickly reshape retail sourcing and consumer preferences.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Eastside Golf

Eastside Golf—a new shop in Detroit—combines retail, instruction, and community events under one roof. The shop features indoor simulators, private coaching, and a pro shop geared toward local engagement. The model aligns product sales with experience-driven loyalty, targeting both new and seasoned golfers in urban markets.

🌱 Eco Trends

Brands are increasingly adopting “circular packaging” made from recycled or compostable materials, supported by reuse-return programs and clear eco-labels. Sustainability Magazine highlights how this trend is becoming a supply chain must-have—not optional branding. Consumers now expect responsible packaging that aligns with environmental impact, and retailers are responding with programs that close the loop.

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