This Week in Retail #85

Hey Friends,

First and foremost, my heart goes out to all those affected by the devastating floods across Texas. We are especially keeping the campers, families, and staff of Camp Mystic in our prayers during this difficult time.

We pray for safety, swift recovery, and healing for every community impacted. May resilience and support surround those in need, and may comfort find its way to every corner of the state.

This week we begin by analyzing the impact of eliminating the de minimis exemption will have on our favorite etailers, competing efforts for Prime Day attention, and take an in-depth look at the latest in in-store RFID technology. “Dupes” are back on everyone’s mind as Costco and Lululemon set for battle, and are retailers already preparing for back to school?

Let’s get into it……