Shopping
One Decade, a World of Change
The retail world has changed dramatically in the last 10 years. We've gone from strolling malls to scrolling phones. From telling a clerk, "I'm...
Responding to Consumer Needs
New York Fashion Week is right around the corner and all eyes will be on the catwalk to see what's trending for Fall/Winter 2020....
Explosive Ecommerce
After some fears that trade tariffs and a shorter purchasing period might affect 2019's holiday sales, it turned out stores and brands could breathe...
The Extended Size Market: Video
Standard size clothing does not fit a growing number of consumers and this group is increasingly vocal about their needs.
The 2020 Consumer Outlook
While retailers are still focused on the holiday season, which is expected to increase about 4 percent over last year, according to the National...
Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Like music, movies, or TV shows that can be downloaded at a user's convenience, successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) apparel brands fill a niche, one that...
Self-Disruption in Retail
If you've been to any sort of panel discussion in the last couple of years, you've likely heard the word "disruption" thrown around pretty...
Enchanting Holiday Numbers
When people think about the magic of the holidays, it's more likely they're conjuring thoughts of twinkling lights and gingerbread houses than mobile optimization...
2019 Holiday Shopping Intentions: Video
Shoppers say they’d like to give and get clothing as a gift this year. Cotton-rich clothing like t-shirts, jeans and sweaters top the list....
Modern Holiday Magic
There's an iconic scene in the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story where Ralphie and his brother go see Santa in a department store....
AI & Machine Learning
Some amazing -- as well as some downright freaky -- innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning were detailed at the recent Decoded Future...
Holiday Forecast Strong for 2019
This holiday season, retailers have 1,440 minutes per day, or 37,440 minutes total between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And every one of those minutes will...
Yes, There Are Other Ecommerce Platforms
If you’re an apparel brand these days, you’ve got Amazon to the left of you, demanding...
Private Labels
Gartner L2 recently noted that U.K. supermarket sales have been rebounding. Part of this is due to shoppers spending £85 million (over U.S. $104...
Technology & Personalized Experiences
Millennials and Gen Z use technology at lightning speed, endlessly cruising from video to messaging to news to email with tireless dexterity and engagement....
Here’s Why “Made in USA” Matters
This Labor Day marks the 125th anniversary of the national holiday that celebrates and honors the American worker. For a lot of people, it's...
Taking It Personally
It used to be consumers all pretty much shopped the same way: if they needed something, they went to the store to get it....
Being Digitally Savvy
China is still an economic powerhouse, despite the fact that its growth is slowing. The country's economy grew 6.2 percent in the second quarter,...
10 Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
With the start of a new school year rapidly approaching, consumers and retailers alike are gearing up for Back-to-School shopping. Learn what is on...
‘Tis the (School) Season
The fireflies may be swirling, and lines at the ice cream stand are long. But for many a parent, summertime is Back-to-School (BTS) season....
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