Kristen Schwab

Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter specializing in the apparel industry, discusses the looming impacts of Trump's tariffs on clothing prices. With 98% of clothing in the U.S. imported, especially from China, fast fashion could soon become less affordable. She highlights how tariffs are complicating the supply chain and affecting consumer behavior. The conversation also touches on the wider implications for the services sector, housing market dynamics, and the challenges businesses face amid economic uncertainties.

Kristen Schwab, a correspondent for Marketplace, dives into the economic landscape impacted by President Trump's tariffs. She discusses how retailers like Home Depot manage to avoid price hikes unlike Walmart, and analyzes the strategic decisions these companies must make during this turbulent time. The conversation also touches on the rising significance of stablecoins and their potential regulatory impact. Plus, listeners get a glimpse into the inspiring journey of a black-owned coffee company transitioning from law to brewing, emphasizing community and connection.

Kristen Schwab, a retail industry reporter at Marketplace, joins Les Morgenstein, President and CCO of Alloy Entertainment, to dissect Nvidia's overwhelming dominance in the AI chip market. They explore why Nvidia remains unparalleled and which companies might challenge its reign, including insights on manufacturers like Huawei. Additionally, they examine the evolving consumer landscape, highlighted by Dick's Sporting Goods' success against declining tourism, and discuss the increasing number of single women entering the housing market.