Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) is taking a step in the right direction with its latest store on 34th street in NYC. They have done an excellent job of not only curating their merchandise assortment to tell a unified theme of retro nostalgia, but it has also brought back a sense of what the sport and streetwear brands are through the music played in-store and digital screens. The 34th street location is selling the Puma (ETR:PUM) Rihanna’s Fenty collection, the Puma collaboration with

Wearable releases from brands continue to increase as consumers adapt to a more connected lifestyle. While technology has been a disrupter, wellness also continues to play a role in technology. Wearables are now starting to lead with design, which we feel will be key with consumers. The watch market has been tough, Fossil (NYSE:FOSL) acquired Misfit (experts in wearable technology) to introduce connected devices. Kate Spade (NYSE: KATE) and Michael Kors (NYSE :KORS) have rece

During the back-to-school season we are keeping a close eye on the denim trends by key retailers and noted a few changes this season · Denim fabrics with a high tech component (comfort) have been key, with a few retailers using it in their marketing campaigns across channels. · The Skinny jean and Jeggings still remain important, however, this year there is an increased focus on destroyed denim and slashed knees, part of the ‘90s Nostalgia. American Eagle (NYSE: AEO)