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Retailers Heat Up February With Double-Digit Gains

Retailers Heat Up February With Double-Digit Gains

The Big Picture The latest economic headlines paint a mixed picture. The job market appears

Changing Tariffs, War & More – Here’s How To Plan for Uncertainty

Changing Tariffs, War & More – Here’s How To Plan for Uncertainty

Headlines change, tariff percentages change, and political winds change, but your planning discipline shouldn’t. Retailers

Feb. ’26 Retail Report: Higher-Ticket Apparel Fuels 3% January Growth

Feb. ’26 Retail Report: Higher-Ticket Apparel Fuels 3% January Growth

The Big Picture Inflation cooled last month, and the job market picked up steam. But

Why Retailers Should Build Customer Profiles

Why Retailers Should Build Customer Profiles

Inventory planning breaks down when retailers plan for products instead of planning for people. Customer

Jan. ’26 Retail Report: What December Taught Us About Planning This Year

Jan. ’26 Retail Report: What December Taught Us About Planning This Year

The Big Picture Retail closed out the holiday season on a strong note. Overall sales

Aligning Events and Inventory: A 2026 Calendar for Stronger Sell-Through

Aligning Events and Inventory: A 2026 Calendar for Stronger Sell-Through

For independent apparel retailers, the difference between a strong year and a stressful one often

Dec. ’25 Retail Report: What Strong Holiday Sales Tell Us About the Year Ahead

Dec. ’25 Retail Report: What Strong Holiday Sales Tell Us About the Year Ahead

The Big Picture The latest government data tells a cautiously optimistic story. Third-quarter GDP came