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New York Post
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
This Simple Modern beach bag is giving Bogg energy and is 30% off today
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Spotted: your 2025 beach tote. Move over, Birkin. This summer, it's all about the Bogg bag. But if you're not quite ready to shell out over $100 for rubberized luxury in this tariff climate, we've found a solution for you. There's a Bogg-adjacent bestseller on Amazon that shoppers are obsessed with — and it's much cheaper at 30% off. Introducing the Simple Modern Extra-Large Beach Bag. Advertisement Once just a practical beach tote, the rubber bag has gained popularity thanks to its waterproof material and ample space to store everything but the ocean. And if water or sand gets in, it can be sifted out through the water ports designed throughout the bag. This bag is serving a 'mom on-the-go-meets-coastal grandmother' aesthetic with a hint of 'I can't even right now.' It's great for pool parties, flexing at soccer games, runs to Trader Joe's, and even as an impromptu carry-on at airports. Baby, this bag has it all. Bogg Made with a tip-proof design and easy-to-wipe-clean material, you'll want one in every color, and it comes in quite a few, plus three different sizes. It's already claimed the No. 1 spot in its category, with glowing reviews praising it for beach trips, boat days, sports practice, and even grocery hauls. Basically, it does everything the Bogg does, just at a more wallet-friendly price. This article was written by Emma Sutton-Williams, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter and resident fashionista. Emma is one of the best-dressed ladies in The Post's office, and also known for finding an unbelievable deal on any one of her stylish outfits. Divulging on everything from the most-popular and most-underrated purse brands to her honest thoughts on Kim Kardashian's Skims undergarments and apparel, Emma has cultivated an eye for style and an expertise for identifying the clothes and accessories worth your coin. At the same time, she proudly models the products she picks so you can see their fit and function first-hand. Emma has been creating shopping guides for The Post since 2024, and previously held bylines in Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Parents, InStyle, StyleCaster and more. Looking for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping Post Wanted.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local mother opens second Once Upon A Child resale store in Milwaukee suburbs
A new children's clothing and accessories resale store focused on giving back to parents is opening in Greendale. Once Upon A Child, located at 5431 S. 76th St., will open May 15. The resale store franchise — part of Winmark, the Resale Company — buys and sells gently used children's items, including clothing, toys, equipment and accessories. The Greendale location marks the second store opened by local resident and mother Jess McGurn, who launched her first location in Brookfield in 2022. A mother of four and former foster parent, McGurn said she saw the need for another location in the Milwaukee metro area to support more families. 'Over the last four years, we've doubled the size of Once Upon A Child in Brookfield to keep up with demand,' McGurn said in a press release. 'I knew it was time to open another location to make the business more accessible to even more families. I'm so excited to bring this store to Greendale and can't wait to connect with more local families and organizations.' McGurn said she has relied heavily on Once Upon A Child for her own children. Her Brookfield location has partnered with foster care programs and other organizations to support families in need across the region. To celebrate the grand opening, the Greendale store will host several events May 15-18: May 15-18: All guests will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card. The winner will be announced May 18. Shoppers who spend $75 will receive a free tote bag while supplies last. May 15-17: The first 25 customers each day will receive a $25 gift card. Thursday: Raffle for a Little Sleepies blanket and sleeper. Friday: Raffle for a Yeti cooler. Saturday: Two Bogg bags will be raffled. Customers who donate a pack of diapers for the Milwaukee Diaper Mission will receive an extra raffle ticket. May 18: Shoppers can earn double loyalty points for every $10 bought or sold. A Crave Tumbler will be raffled off, and Bluey will host a meet-and-greet at 2 p.m. Once Upon A Child ensures that all products meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Staff members monitor product recalls and inspect items before resale to ensure safety and compliance. For more information on the buying process or stores, call the store at 262-232-8459 or visit Once Upon A Child's official website. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Second Once Upon A Child location opens in Greendale
Business of Fashion
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
With the Trade War on Pause, Here's What's Next for Fashion
Moments after news broke Monday morning that the US and China had reached a trade deal, Bogg founder Kim Vaccarella called her manufacturer in Dongguan, China and told them to start making her brand's colourful plastic beach bags again. 'We had a lot on hold and as of this morning, we've released 90 percent of our production orders,' Vaccarella said. She added that she's also slowing down on a frantic search for alternative factories in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Bogg still plans to diversify its production, but the task is nowhere near as urgent as when the Trump administration's 145 percent tariffs on Chinese imports were still on. Those levies were reduced to 30 percent under the terms of a 90-day agreement announced on Monday. China will cut duties on US goods from 125 percent to 10 percent. The deal technically marks a pause in the trade war launched by US president Donald Trump on April 2, when he announced tariffs — also now on hold — against dozens of countries, as well as a 10 percent global levy, still in place. But investors and many in the fashion industry treated the news as their own version of Liberation Day. The S&P 500 jumped more than 3 percent to above where it traded on April 2. A number of apparel and footwear stocks soared, with some of the biggest gains seen by companies such as Vans owner VF Corp. and Victoria's Secret that were hit hardest by the initial tariff plan. Fashion isn't able to relax just yet, however. Industry sources described the deal as a step in the right direction, but also noted that it's only a temporary solution. And even Monday's pause leaves significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods. 'While we're encouraged by the easing of tensions and the joint rhetoric coming out of both sides of the equation, our hope is that there continues to be a conversation that drives that 30-percent number lower,' said Matt Priest, president and chief executive of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. 'That's what we're focused on in the coming weeks and months.' What's more, it's still uncertain whether similar deals will be made with Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries where brands have diverted their production in recent years. If Trump's reciprocal tariffs go into effect in July as scheduled, imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 46 percent duty, for instance. 'This is still very much in motion,' said Simeon Siegel, analyst at BMO Capital Markets. Just in time for the holidays A tariff of 30 percent on Chinese goods coming into the US is much more manageable than 145 percent, which some economists said would have effectively halted vast swaths of trade between the two countries. When that tariff was still in play, importing from China would have been so costly that companies were canceling orders, diverting them to other countries and slowing shipments destined for the US. Apparel imports saw double-digit weekly drops, while the National Retail Federation estimates that, in May, total import cargoes at US ports will fall for the first time since 2023. The new tariff rate, by contrast, is at least one that companies will be more conceivably able to offset or absorb. For a brand such as Steve Madden, which has been moving aggressively to shift production out of China but still sourced most of its products there at the start of the year, the deal is a lifeline. Last week, it pulled its sales and profit outlooks for the year. The temporary agreement also means that retailers can now place their orders for the holiday season with a bit more clarity on their costs as well as consumer demand, which will no longer be hit quite as hard by rising prices stemming from the tariffs. Though given that it's only a three-month window, it's possible those orders will reach US shores just as tariffs ramp back up again, according to Spencer Hewett, founder of inventory visibility startup Radar. 'You could also argue that it would be cheaper if they wait,' Hewett said. 'It's still not enough certainty.' Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, pointed out that the tariff applies on top of any previous tariffs still in place as well as the regular customs duties products incur. (To give one example, Priest said the total duties on a typical sneaker could come to 50 percent.) Fashion tends to be a low-margin business, so even the lower rate could be prohibitive for certain products, or for small brands that don't have the wherewithal to handle the costs. Companies that do import goods at the new rate are likely to pass the costs onto consumers as price hikes. 'This is really going to create a situation that is inflationary,' Lamar said. No relief for fast fashion The agreement did not address the end of the de minimis exemption, a tax loophole popular with Shein, Temu and other retailers that allowed them to ship packages worth under $800 directly from Chinese factories to US customers duty free. The loophole closed on May 2, forcing immediate, dramatic changes to how many retailers operated. Temu, for instance, said it would only sell locally available goods in the US for the foreseeable future. There's currently no reason to believe that the US is reconsidering, but Shein and Temu could still use the 90-day window to ship products in bulk to US warehouses, Yao Jin, an associate professor of supply chain management at Miami University of Ohio, told Reuters. No end to the uncertainty The new agreement doesn't fully solve one of the thorniest problems for fashion in the trade war, which is the uncertainty of the situation. 'The next few weeks, months, or even years could be filled with policy twists and turns between the two countries, and the high level of uncertainty facing fashion companies and their suppliers is likely to persist,' said Sheng Lu, a professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware. 'This means that US fashion companies will continue to struggle to manage their inventory and will prioritise flexibility and agility in their sourcing.' The lack of clarity makes it difficult for brands to invest as well, Lamar noted. Additionally, if companies rush to resume shipments of fall and holiday merchandise they had put on pause, it could create a cargo capacity crunch that sends freight rates up. The surge in demand for production could also overwhelm manufacturers, Hewett said. All the while, retailers must also account for low consumer confidence and slower economic growth projected for 2025. Access to reasonably priced goods isn't the only factor for returning to business as usual; inventory without matching demand only creates further strain on cash flow. Potential for new trade deals The fact that the US and China came to an agreement does at least provide some hope that the country could soon reach deals with other nations, too, including manufacturing hubs like Vietnam and Cambodia. FDRA's Priest said it also offers some sense of what other deals could look like. 'The 30 percent number for China becomes a benchmark for the other countries, in the sense that it's hard to imagine a trade policy from the US government where you have some of these other nations, particularly in Southeast Asia, that have a higher tariff rate than China,' Priest said. 'So will we see a 46 percent duty on goods out of Vietnam? I don't think so.' But there are still plenty of questions that remain. Lamar of AAFA said it's unclear if talks with other countries could be delayed or paused while the US focuses on the complex negotiations with China. It's a matter of how much bandwidth is available. It's also possible that any new bargains could be like the China deal — temporary, and with the purpose of working out a future deal later. Based on the Trump administration's deals with China and the UK, the one safe bet is that some level of tariffs will remain in place for other countries as well. But for now, a 90-day reprieve on the most severe China tariffs is a welcome update for brands like Bogg. 'Let's hope that they can come with a reasonable agreement after the 90 days, but while we're in the 90 days, we're going to be happy and enjoy this time until they make some other crazy announcement,' said Vaccarella.
Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
China tariff relief spurs shipping rush, U-turn on price hikes
The temporary relief means that US companies will try to quickly ship out products that were being held in China's factory warehouses. PHOTO: REUTERS It may only be a 90-day reprieve from the steepest of US President Donald Trump's China tariffs, but it is enough time to entice companies to restart factory operations and start shipping. Therabody, a Los Angeles-based maker of wellness products such as Theragun massagers, restarted manufacturing and is ramping up production again in China, chief executive officer Monty Sharma said. He added that 'in my 40 years of work,' he's never been happier 'about a 30 per cent increase in our costs'. Getting up and running again will not be straightforward. Sellers of imports from China are facing risks such as a sudden surge of shipping demand that is expected to raise costs and create delays. On top of this, the relatively short 90-day window in which tariffs are being lowered does not give companies a lot of wiggle room when it comes to trans-oceanic supply chains. Bogg Bag, a company known for its perforated tote bags, has reversed an earlier decision to raise prices and will instead keep them the same – at least for now. The company has also resumed production that was halted earlier this year. However, Bogg is planning to cut its fall and holiday product line-up by 45 items – or almost half of its collection – so that it does not have to rush production to make up for lost time. Additionally, Bogg wants to move quickly to get products out. 'Let's get them finished, let's get them loaded and on the water,' said Bogg's CEO and founder Kim Vaccarella, because ports will begin to get crowded. The temporary tariff relief means that US companies will try to quickly ship out products that were being held in factory warehouses in China, according to David Chitayat, CEO of Genimex, which does contract manufacturing for global brands. Many businesses will probably try to stock up on their products in the US to have a cushion of inventory in case trade talks break down or levies spike back up after the 90-day period. Some of those goods will still need to be produced, since some manufacturing was paused during the surge in tariffs. Mr Chitayat predicted companies will be able to absorb the tariffs at their current level – but consumers will still face higher prices. 'The tariffs are still meaningful, but should be manageable for most brands,' he said, assuming companies hike prices. A 30 per cent increase in manufacturing costs translates to roughly a 5 per cent to 10 per cent increase in the price consumers pay for the product, he added. Companies still face hurdles to ship their products to the US quickly during the 90-day window. In the short term, shipping is 'going to be a mess with everyone scrambling to get space', Mr Chitayat said. He expects container prices to go up but notes they are starting from a low point. Tarptent, a California-based seller of outdoor gear, which had previously asked its Hong Kong-headquartered supplier to pause purchase orders from its factory in China, is now exploring whether its orders can be resumed. The company is also gauging whether there is enough time to order and ship the US-made fabric it uses for its tents to the manufacturer in time for a production run to happen within the 90-day reprieve window in which the countries are engaged in talks. 'My guess is that it is pretty unlikely,' Mr Henry Shires, Tarptent's president, said in an email on May 12. 'At this point, I would say that the 90-day widow is very narrow – and the window givers are too unreliable – to risk a big investment' in fabric, he said. He said he was waiting for the sun to rise in Hong Kong to see if the manufacturer could use fabric that is already on site at the factory. The lower-tariff window will help Net Health Shops LLC in the short term, CEO Chuck Gregorich said. The home-goods company is looking into shipping dozens of containers from China that it paused in March. He expects this to boost its overall inventory and alleviate supply shortages. Whether he decides to ship those containers will also depend on ocean freight rates, he added. He anticipates that rates could rise due to pent-up demand as other businesses look to get more items delivered in the coming weeks and months. Longer term, he expects items from China to remain more expensive, so he's prioritising sourcing products from other countries like Vietnam and India. 'My mind is already in those other countries,' he said. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Mint
12-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
China Tariff Relief Spurs Shipping Rush, U-Turn on Price Hikes
It may only be a 90-day reprieve from the steepest of Trump's China tariffs, but it's enough time to entice companies to restart factory operations and start shipping. Therabody, a Los Angeles-based maker of wellness products such as Theragun massagers, restarted manufacturing and is ramping up production again in China, Chief Executive Officer Monty Sharma said. He added that 'in my 40 years of work,' he's never been happier 'about a 30% increase in our costs.' Getting up and running again won't be straightforward. Sellers of imports from China are facing risks such as a sudden surge of shipping demand that's expected to raise costs and create delays. On top of this, the relatively short 90-day window in which tariffs are being lowered doesn't give companies a lot of wiggle room when it comes to trans-oceanic supply chains. Bogg Bag, a company known for its perforated tote bags, has reversed an earlier decision to raise prices and will instead keep them the same — at least for now. The company has also resumed production that was halted earlier this year. However, Bogg is planning to cut its fall and holiday product lineup by 45 items — or almost half of its collection — so that it doesn't have to rush production to make up for lost time. Additionally, Bogg wants to move quickly to get products out. 'Let's get them finished, let's get them loaded and on the water,' said Bogg's CEO and founder Kim Vaccarella, because ports will begin to get crowded. The temporary tariff relief means that US companies will try to quickly ship out products that were being held in factory warehouses in China, according to David Chitayat, CEO of Genimex, which does contract manufacturing for global brands. Many businesses will probably try to stock up on their products in the US to have a cushion of inventory in case trade talks break down or levies spike back up after the 90-day period. Some of those goods will still need to be produced, since some manufacturing was paused during the surge in tariffs. Chitayat predicted companies will be able to absorb the tariffs at their current level — but consumers will still face higher prices. 'The tariffs are still meaningful, but should be manageable for most brands,' he said, assuming companies hike prices. A 30% increase in manufacturing costs translates to roughly a 5% to 10% increase in the price consumers pay for the product, he added. Companies still face hurdles to quickly ship their products to the US during the 90-day window. In the short term, shipping is 'going to be a mess with everyone scrambling to get space,' Chitayat said. He expects container prices to go up but notes they are starting from a low point. Tarptent, a California-based seller of outdoor gear, which had previously asked its Hong Kong-headquartered supplier to pause purchase orders from its factory in China, is now exploring whether its orders can be resumed. The company is also gauging whether there's enough time to order and ship the US-made fabric it uses for its tents to the manufacturer in time for a production run to happen within the 90-day reprieve window in which the countries are engaged in talks. 'My guess is that it is pretty unlikely,' Henry Shires, Tarptent's president, said Monday in an email. 'At this point I would say that the 90-day widow is very narrow — and the window givers are too unreliable — to risk a big investment' in fabric, he said. Shires said he was waiting for the sun to rise in Hong Kong to see if the manufacturer could use fabric that's already on-site at the factory. The lower-tariff window will help Net Health Shops LLC in the short term, CEO Chuck Gregorich said. The home-goods company is looking into shipping dozens of containers from China that it paused in March. Gregorich expects this to boost its overall inventory and alleviate supply shortages. Whether he decides to ship those containers will also depend on ocean freight rates, he added. He anticipates that rates could rise due to pent-up demand as other businesses look to get more items delivered in the coming weeks and months. Longer term, Gregorich expects items from China to remain more expensive, so he's prioritizing sourcing products from other countries like Vietnam and India. 'My mind is already in those other countries,' he said. With assistance from Jaewon Kang. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
