Retail/Brand Themes for the 1H 2020
The target audience for retail will continue to be generations Y(Millennials) and Z. They are buying the most in apparel and footwear. 1....
Why We’re Positive on Lululemon
It’s not easy to keep a brand on track in this retail climate without a permanent CEO in place, but Lululemon seems to be doing just...
Omni-channel and Technology at NRF
Across the 3 days at NRF, we feel brands/retailers are more aware of the issues they are facing. It feels like 2017 was a year for...
Mobile Key Strategies for Retail
The mobile channel is rapidly growing. In retail, smartphones and apps mean business, EMarketer’s projecting U.S. mobile sales will grow...
Cheap Chic/Fast Fashion- Europe Edition
While stores are closing in the U.S., European cheap chic retailers continue to seek growth in the U.S. market. H&M (STO:HM-B) and...
Department Stores Shift Their Strategies
As the retail landscape has been difficult, especially at department stores, we have been tracking their shifts in strategy. Off-Price,...
The Wellness Boom
Wellness has been one of the biggest trends that has reshaped lifestyle with millennials. As they have become one of the more...
Retail: New Classification and Demographic Specialization Stores
The department store sector continues to struggle and while they are attempting to differentiate themselves through private label and...
Outdoor Update
The outdoor market has suffered in the past few years as weather has been warmer than usual. We ended the year with cooler temperatures...
Trends In Retail For 2017
Despite the retail climate across the market in 2016, we did note a few success stories. As the retail industry continues to evolve based...
