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Sept. ’24 Retail Report: Sales Warm as Weather Cools

Sept. ’24 Retail Report: Sales Warm as Weather Cools

The Big Picture The Federal Reserve took a big swing last week, chopping interest rates

Capturing the Next Wave of Wealthy Customers

Capturing the Next Wave of Wealthy Customers

You’ve probably read about the Great Wealth Transfer, but what will it mean for fashion

Aug. ’24 Retail Report:  Inflation is Down. Are Prices Next?

Aug. ’24 Retail Report: Inflation is Down. Are Prices Next?

The Big Picture After a lull in June, sales made a comeback last month, notching

Outdoor Gear, Activewear and the Turn Dilemma

Outdoor Gear, Activewear and the Turn Dilemma

Sales of activewear and outdoor apparel and accessories have slowed in recent years. Let’s look

July ’24 Retail Report: Consumers Keep the Economy Buzzing

July ’24 Retail Report: Consumers Keep the Economy Buzzing

The Big Picture The U.S. economy picked up in the second quarter, growing by 2.8%,

Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Adding New Product Classes? Here’s Where To Start.

Providing new styles and products is part and parcel of being a merchant, but which

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

June ’24 Retail Report: Sales Momentum Stalls Amid Severe Weather

The Big Picture Although U.S. economic growth for the first quarter was revised downward, from