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Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Providing new styles and products is part and parcel of being a merchant, but which

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

The Big Picture Although U.S. economic growth for the first quarter was revised downward, from

The Risks of “Data Dropping” in Retail

The Risks of “Data Dropping” in Retail

While successful retailers often scrutinize their sales reports to improve their performance, some only look

May ’24 Retail Report: Suit Sales Finally Drop; Women’s Inventory Ticks Up

May ’24 Retail Report: Suit Sales Finally Drop; Women’s Inventory Ticks Up

The Big Picture Some analysts are describing the U.S. economy as a wolf in sheep’s

Store Trends: How to Design a Shopping Showcase

Store Trends: How to Design a Shopping Showcase

Although overall e-commerce sales continue to grow, when it comes to better and luxury apparel,

April Retail Report: Strong Spring Demand & Minimizing Markdowns

April Retail Report: Strong Spring Demand & Minimizing Markdowns

The Big Picture Although the U.S.’s overall economic picture looks solid, the 12-month inflation rate

How Luxury Raised the Bar on Aspirational Customers

How Luxury Raised the Bar on Aspirational Customers

It’s been about two decades since the “aspirational” consumer was deemed a valuable target for