As American Girl turns 40, Mattel struggles to introduce dolls into a new era

American Girl’s original six historical characters – Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya – are on display at the brand’s flagship store, Luke fountain The flagship American girls place at Rockefeller Center in New York City it feels frozen in time. The air smells faintly of vanilla. Young […]

Retailers say the Trump tariff reversal is a victory even as uncertainty remains

The retail industry said Friday that the Supreme Court ruling striking down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would bring more predictability and free companies from the burden of higher import costs. “Today’s Supreme Court announcement on tariffs provides much-needed certainty for American businesses and manufacturers, allowing global supply chains to function without ambiguity,” […]