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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

ChatGPT Is Changing How Customers Shop. Are Small Retailers Ready?

ChatGPT Is Changing How Customers Shop. Are Small Retailers Ready?

A major shift is happening in how people shop online. Consumers are increasingly turning to

Nov. ’25 Retail Report: Knits & Formal Events Led To Another Knockout Month

Nov. ’25 Retail Report: Knits & Formal Events Led To Another Knockout Month

The Big Picture With the government shutdown finally behind us, economists are sorting through the

When Private Labels Work and Where To Start

When Private Labels Work and Where To Start

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

Oct. ’25 Retail Report: Apparel Sales See Three Months of Steady Growth

Oct. ’25 Retail Report: Apparel Sales See Three Months of Steady Growth

The Big Picture The market rallied last week on weaker-than-expected inflation figures and hopes that