Comprehensive inventory planning isn’t just about open-to-buy plans. You also want a full picture of your business and where it is heading. That’s why Blacks likes to track retailers’ key

With decades in the business, our analysts have seen countless cycles of retail growth, followed by contractions. This has allowed us to identify both winning and losing strategies for managing

The Big Picture Although the August inflation number of 8.3% shook investors, retail sales continued to notch up last month. Overall sales climbed 0.3%, which was better than expected, but

Anyone who owns a retail store will tell you that inventory planning can be complicated. You need to account for your open-to-buy, sell-through rates, sales trends, and of course your

The Big Picture While inflation and gas prices both came down over the last month, consumer spending was nearly flat in July. According to the U.S Commerce Department, retail sales

Markdowns are an essential part of every retailer’s toolkit. They allow you to incite demand while making space on your floor for new, full priced inventory. And, many times, markdown

The Big Picture Retail sales continued to tick up in June, despite the 9.1% increase in inflation recorded over the same period. Total retail sales, excluding autos and gas, rose

Family businesses are quite common in the apparel industry, due to their unique history. Up until around 120 years ago most clothing was handmade. Machines could do some work, but

The Big Picture Overall retail sales fell 0.3% in May, while sales of clothing and accessories inched up 0.1% over April, according to the National Retail Federation. Last month is