Nearly everyday we read a headline about Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and their clever ways of pushing boundaries, bringing us closer to the future of seamless shopping. It also seems Amazon is infatuated with becoming a key destination when it comes to fashion. Earlier this year they launched 7 in-house brands that are sold via the US Amazon site. The brands cover womenswear, menswear, kidswear and men’s footwear at inexpensive Amazon prices. Lark & Ro (women’s contemporary & activ

The '90s trend opened up a window for brands that were popular in that decade to reinvent themselves. Brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger (NYSE: PVH) have benefited. As we shop retailers for “Back-to-School”, we noticed Urban Outfitters (NYSE:URBN) supporting the '90s looks and brands. Aside from Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, they are also offering Fila and Wrangler in the brand mix, buying into an edgier version of the brands. Jane Hali & Associates (JHA) View

The US teen market continues to have threats as brands from abroad enter the market and younger brands arise. However, American Eagle (NYSE:AE) has managed to do their homework in understanding what the consumer wants and has managed to stay afloat as a favorite among teens. According to a recent survey among 110 teens done by Business Insider, 64.15% prefer American Eagle over Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:AF) and Aeropostale. As we shopped back-to-school floor sets last week, w

Luxury shoppers are highly coveted customers for brands and retailers. The top 10% of US household earners (those taking home $120,000 or more annually) account for approximately half of all consumer expenditures. This demographic's growing preference for online shopping is changing the face of luxury retail, and it has significant implications for how brands target luxury consumers. A new report from BI Intelligence, profiles the luxury shopper and takes a close look at the