Strategic Tariff Management Playbook for Hardgoods Industry

Global tariffs are reshaping how hardgoods are sourced, priced, and sold. With sweeping cost increases hitting imports from China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, retailers of physical, durable goods—appliances, electronics, furniture, tools—face an urgent margin challenge.

These are high-cost, high-commitment categories with long lead times and price-sensitive shoppers. When policy shifts hit, there’s no room for delay or guesswork. What you need is a tactical, real-world plan that’s designed specifically for how hardgoods retailers operate.

What You Will Get Inside:

• A Phased, 150-Day Action Plan—Built for the rhythm of hardgoods retail—inventory complexity, supplier lock-ins, high COGS SKUs, and seasonality.
• AI-Native Pricing That Works for Big Ticket SKUs—Elasticity modeling and pricing architecture tailored for low-frequency, high-research products, where even a small pricing shift can move market share.
• Inventory Strategies for Large, Margin-Risky Goods—Move pre-tariff inventory fast, make room for re-priced stock, reduce warehouse drag, and maximize what’s already in your DCs and stores.
• Vendor Negotiation Frameworks Built for Hardgoods—Renegotiation plans designed for long-lead, capital-intensive suppliers. Shift sourcing where it counts, and start building flexibility into your supply chain now.