Although overall e-commerce sales continue to grow, when it comes to better and luxury apparel,
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
It’s been about two decades since the “aspirational” consumer was deemed a valuable target for
March ’24 Retail Report: Women’s Wear Regains Momentum
The Big Picture February’s jobs report came in higher than expected, adding another 275,000 jobs
Women’s Wear Update: The Dress Dilemma
The pattern disruption that came from the pandemic has had a long tail. Both menswear
Feb. ’24 Retail Report: Menswear Starts the Year Strong
The Big Picture The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the
Where Did Athleisure Go? Everywhere. That’s the Problem.
Remember when everyone was talking about the white-hot athleisure business? This chatter has faded away
Jan. ’24 Retail Report: Best Fall Buys and Holiday Results
The Big Picture By all accounts it looks like it was a good holiday season
2024 Inventory Drive-Down Challenge
Last year we identified a worrying trend of excess inventory building up in our client
Dec. 23 Retail Report: Apparel Gifts Gave Retailers a Boost
The Big Picture As we wrap up the year, the economy continues to improve. The