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S20E25: Why Retailers Are Betting on Pokémon and Taylor Swift Cards
32 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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Send us a text Pokémon and Taylor Swift trading cards are making a billion-dollar comeback, and Target and Walmart are cashing in. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this craze says about retail strategy, consumer behavior, and the strength of the U.S. shopper heading into the holidays. Links Mentioned Pokémon, sports trading card boom boosts Target, Walmart ahead of holiday season (CNBC)Labubu Dolls and the Business of Scarcity (previous episode)GM stock soars 15% as automaker raises...