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Nov 19, 2024

Tariff Hikes Will Hit U.S. Shoppers’ Wallets, Warns Poole Expert

Poole professor Rob Handfield discusses the impact of proposed U.S. tariff increases on consumer prices and household budgets.

Nov 15, 2024

Rob Handfield Weighs In On Best Credit Cards For Purchase Protection

Poole professor Rob Handfield discusses purchase protection plans' profitability and impact on consumer behavior.

Nov 5, 2024

Melinda Morrill’s Study Examines How Natural Disaster Closures Impact Student Performance

A recent study by Poole professor Melinda Morrill examines how natural disaster school closures affect student performance across economic groups.

Oct 25, 2024

Rob Handfield Explains IV Fluid Shortage and Surgery Delays

Hurricane Helene's impact on an IV fluid facility forces hospitals to delay surgeries, highlighting fragile supply chains, says Poole expert Rob Handfield.

Oct 24, 2024

Christian Koch Says Biden’s $750M Boost Reassures Wolfspeed’s Future

Poole professor Christian Koch discusses how Biden's $750 million investment in Wolfspeed reassures the company's future amid financial challenges.

Oct 22, 2024

Jared Smith Finds Taxing Airbnb Could Curb Home Prices

Poole professor Jared Smith's study shows that better tax collection on Airbnb rentals may help slow rising home prices.

Oct 9, 2024

Heather Dretsch Explains Gen Alpha’s Impact

Poole professor Heather Dretsch discusses Generation Alpha's emerging influence and the growing interest in understanding their unique approach to the world.

Oct 8, 2024

Poole Professor says Helene’s Impact on NC is ‘Unprecedented’

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, survivors in North Carolina face urgent needs as infrastructure damage complicates aid distribution. Poole professor Rob Handfield describes the storm's unprecedented impact on the state's supply chain.

Oct 7, 2024

Stefanie Robinson Finds Charitable Incentives Drive Acceptance of Slower Delivery

A new study by Poole professor Stefanie Robinson reveals that consumers are more likely to accept slower delivery times if retailers pledge to donate to a charitable cause.

Oct 3, 2024

Rob Handfield on Supply Chain Impact from Hurricane Helene and Port Strike

Rob Handfield explores the supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene and a dockworker strike, highlighting their impact on consumer goods availability and shopping habits in the Carolinas.