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
Planning for Success in 2024
While 2023 saw a slowdown from the post pandemic sales boom, business was still pretty
Nov. 23 Retail Report: Holiday Sales Ramp Up After Pause
The Big Picture Overall retail sales fell for the first time in seven months in
2023 Apparel Category Winners (and Losers)
To the surprise of many, the post-pandemic sales momentum we saw in 2022 continued into
