The Big Picture The retail environment continues to show resilience despite a mixed economic backdrop.

There’s a growing temptation in retail to believe that if you just plug your data

The Big Picture U.S. economic indicators are starting to soften. Inflation edged up to an

Retailers often return from market energized. They are full of ideas, inspiration, and a clear

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

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

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

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

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

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