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New US tariff policies are influencing retail operations and consumer behavior. Retailers today are faced with a crucial question: How can we protect our margins while maintaining customer loyalty? The key is to remain agile, innovative and customer-focused.

On March 19, 2025, Coresight Research hosted an exclusive webinar, sponsored by Centric Software, to explore the practical implications of tariffs for retailers, drawing on data and market research.

This presentation from the webinar outlines strategies to address rising costs, shifting consumer sentiment and evolving market dynamics. Equip yourself with evidence-based insights to understand current retail trends, and discover actionable strategies to navigate macroeconomic complexity!

Find out how to maximize revenue and improve customer retention, with our insights touching on data-driven pricing, brand storytelling, premiumization and product innovation, and experiential retail.

• Premium subscribers can watch the on-demand webinar replay here.

Featured speakers in this webinar replay are:

• Steven Winnick, Vice President – Innovator Services at Coresight Research
• Danielle Tan, Marketing Business Unit Lead – Planning, Pricing and Inventory Solutions at Centric Software

Valuable insights in this presentation cover the following:

1. Shifting consumer sentiment—Understand how changing consumer behaviors are influencing retail strategies, with data from proprietary US consumer surveys.
2. Industry implications—Explore the direct effects of tariffs on retailers and broader market trends.
3. Customer-centric pricing—Learn methods to adjust pricing strategies based on real-world data.
4. Enhancing product value—Discover ways to maintain customer loyalty through improved value propositions.
5. Cost-saving opportunities—Identify practical measures to protect margins in a challenging economic climate.
6. Leveraging technology—See how digital solutions can streamline operations and support sustainable growth.

Relevant Research:

• 2025 Tariffs: Impacts on the US Consumer Economy—Infographic
• Inflation Up, Sentiment Down: Alarm Bells for the US Consumer Economy?
• Retail 2025: US Macro, Consumer and Retail Outlook
• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.