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


Women’s Wear Spring/Summer Highlights
Women’s Wear sales were about even through the first quarter of the year, but we’ve

March Sales Come In Strong Amid Rising Challenges
The Big Picture The U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength—March’s jobs report surprised

Retail Strategies for a Shifting Tariff Landscape
Retailers and consumers alike have been feeling the effects of unpredictable tariff changes — like

March ’25 Retail Report: Spring Pickup & Cash Flow Planning
The Big Picture Retail sales inched up by 0.2% last month — not quite the

The Difference Between Good & Great Retailers
We’ve worked with a wide range of businesses over the years—family-owned shops, ambitious startups, and

Feb. ’25 Retail Report: Spring Strategies to Boost Your Business
The Big Picture Inflation notched up considerably last month, coming in at 3%. This unwelcome

You’re Overbought – Here’s Why Bringing in Newness Still Matters
Managing inventory is one of the biggest challenges retailers face, especially when they’ve ordered too

Jan. ’25 Retail Report: 2025 Trends and Planning For Uncertainty
The Big Picture The U.S. economy ended 2024 a bit hot, fueled by strong consumer

2024 Apparel Trends Wrapped & Spring ’25 Preview
All said, 2024 was a pretty good year for our apparel merchants, particularly in menswear. According