Tariffs, Turnover, and the Store Team Squeeze

Retailers are bracing for impact.

With cost reduction ranking as a top priority for retail execs in 2025 (Deloitte), new tariffs are only adding fuel to the fire — creating fresh uncertainty around margins, sourcing, and store operations.

But while the headlines focus on risk, smart retailers are investing in resilience.
In this 30-minute Q&A, longtime retail operator Tony Costanzo (ex-Target, Torrid, Party City) shares candid insights on how leaders can navigate today’s cost pressures, avoid common traps, and unlock unexpected wins within their store operations.

💡 What you'll learn: 

• Where retailers are doubling down (and where they’re pulling back),

• How to turn frontline teams into revenue drivers

• Why the right investments now can set you up for stronger performance later

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