Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square stocked up before Trump’s tariffs hit. Now it’s reaping the rewards — but the real test will ...

On the same day that United Airlines forecast stability, Abbott Labs warned investors to expect a $200 million hit.

Last weekend, Trump announced he is planning to hit the EU with a blanket tariff rate of 30% from Aug. 1, after last-minute negotiations failed to produce a framework deal. Huge uncertainty now hangs ...

President Donald Trump’s looming tariff threats are creating risk and uncertainty for businesses across Chicago as the president’s additional 10% import tax on Chinese goods goes into effect ...

Chicago area small businesses ride tariff ‘roller coaster’ Companies at Chinese Mutual Aid Association’s recent business expo gave a glimpse into how tariffs have affected commerce, from ...

The National Retail Federation estimated that a $40 toaster oven would cost $48-$52 after the tariffs. The price of a $50 sneaker would be $59-$64 while a $2,000 mattress and box spring would jump ...

Consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy.

“Prior to tariffs being reimposed in January ... During Design Days 2025 in June, MillerKnoll unveiled a new Chicago flagship, which is indicative of its evolving retail strategy. For the first time ...

The U.S. consumer pushes back on recession fears. Despite the noise around tariffs and inflation fears, the U.S. economy ...

NIQ provided these five strategies to navigate the impact of tariffs: 1. Consider the capacity for price absorption. When it comes to price increases, many consumers remain fatigued by inflation.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are now in effect, impacting imports from the U.S.'s three largest trading partners. Chicago businesses, including longtime family-owned Alcala’s Western Wear ...

Amazon executives declined to comment on the potential impact of ... the company’s retail sales. Some third-party sellers are ...