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Retailers crave certainty, but the best you can get is probability.<\/strong> And right now, the probability of tariffs affecting your business is no longer theoretical\u2014it\u2019s reality.<\/strong> As of today, tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports under Trump\u2019s policy have officially taken effect, bringing another layer of cost pressure.<\/p>\n

The likelihood of these tariffs increasing prices? Also, yes.<\/strong> That\u2019s disappointing, considering wholesale prices have largely stabilized over the past year. Supply chains are back to normal, transportation costs have settled, and businesses were finally seeing some relief.<\/p>\n

But now, the bigger question is: Can your customers absorb another price increase?<\/strong> Since March 2022, footwear and apparel prices have risen between 21% and 23%. If your business is flat or growing by 6-8%, most of that is due to price increases\u2014not higher unit sales. However, if you\u2019re seeing double-digit growth, you\u2019re expanding\u2014whether by selling more units, offering premium products, or finding new bestsellers.<\/p>\n

How do you manage a business in a world of policy-driven price shifts? Fortunately, it\u2019s not just guesswork, it\u2019s about adapting strategically.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n