Independent retailers have always thrived on individuality, whether it is a finely tuned edit, personal service,

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Last month we talked about the challenge our retailers will face next spring when the price

The Big Picture The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point last week in

For many apparel retailers, sales numbers are only half the story. The other half is the

The Big Picture Shoppers kept the momentum going in July. Retail sales rose 0.5%, building on

The recent ups and downs of the trade and financial markets are enough to make any

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for tech giants or global brands. Today’s

The Big Picture In the broader market, shoppers took a cautious step back last month as

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The Big Picture: Warning Signs Sure, the stock market may have shaken off the tariff noise

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