Do you own a pair of Crocs? Or maybe several pairs? Well, then you're helping fuel the brand's recent sales boom. According to the New York Times, Crocs saw a massive increase in sales during the early days of the pandemic, and the trend isn't slowing down. Since 2019, sales are up a whopping 200 percent. And it's not just everyday people rocking the footwear. Celebs haven't been shy about getting in on the trend. Nick Cannon sported a pair at a 2021 award show, while Quest Love stepped onto this year's Oscar Red Carpet in a pair of black Crocs.
American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days. Many companies delayed or canceled orders after President Donald Trump last month put a 145% tariff on items made in China. Importers still face relatively high tariffs, however, as well as uncertainty over what will happen in the coming weeks and months. The temporary truce was announced as retailers and their suppliers are looking to finalize their plans and orders for the holiday shopping season. They’re concerned a mad scramble to get goods onto ships will lead to bottlenecks and increased shipping costs.
Shopping expert Trae Bodge discusses how talks between the U.S. and China is good news for now, but uncertainty remains for back-to-school and the holidays.
Jake Traylor, White House reporter at Politico, joins Cheddar to discuss how Trump is aiming to lower drug prices and how it differs from Biden's approach.
Sheryl Palmer, CEO of Taylor Morrison, talks tariff uncertainty, being a female leader in a male dominated industry and what homebuyers need to know. Watch!