Consumer Trends
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ColumnRetail Therapy: The million-dollar wine that's out of this world
Christie's is auctioning off a bottle of wine that spent 14 months aging aboard the International Space Station.
By Caroline Jansen • May 07, 2021 -
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Wells Fargo finds apparel on the upswing
E-commerce has slowed and stimulus checks are dwindling, but the analysts found that store traffic is up, inventory is lean and margins are fatter.
By Daphne Howland • May 05, 2021 -
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The Retail Dive Outlook on 2021
The adaptions retailers forced on retailers last year were painful, but they may have ushered in long-term changes that are key to survival. We break down just how pivotal 2021 might be.
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How Schmidt's Naturals and Supergoop think about scale
Funding to the beauty and personal care space hit an all-time high in 2020, and investors are looking for brands with clean ingredients and loyal followings.
By Cara Salpini • May 04, 2021 -
US e-commerce sales growth projected to continue in 2021: report
Apparel, a category especially hard hit last year, is expected to have digital sales rise 18.9% once the pandemic subsides, eMarketer found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 03, 2021 -
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Tiffany & Co. debuts men's engagement rings
The Charles Tiffany Setting is named after the company's founder and promises to introduce "a bold new era of love."
By Kaarin Vembar • May 03, 2021 -
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Sponsored by HersheyThe art and science of "micro moments" in retailer media
Businesses have an opportunity to influence their customers with disruptions that can spur unplanned purchases.
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Sponsored by eCommerce Expo USConnecting with the hearts and minds of today's conscious consumer
Today's consumer is aware and driven by their values and desires. Here's how leading with values has helped these retailers innovate and grow.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Frank's RedHot spices up Goldfish snacks
The collaboration with the hot sauce brand packs some heat into the popular snack.
By Maria Monteros • April 30, 2021 -
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Good news on vaccines, economy drives a sunnier view of retail at Moody's
Profits will likely spike as pandemic pressure eases, with apparel and off-price players gaining the most. But a return to normal could also have a downside.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2021 -
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Luxury accessories club Vivrelle raises $26M
The platform, which gives members access to a shared closet, plans to scale its operations as interest in circular fashion grows.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2021 -
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Livestreaming popularity expected to grow in 2021: Coresight Research
Already a billion-dollar industry in China, the firm identifies live e-commerce as a trend to watch in the U.S. this year.
By Maria Monteros • April 28, 2021 -
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David's Bridal launches Quinceañera label
The bridal retailer is tapping into a new market with Fifteen Roses as it tries to build lifetime shoppers for special events.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 28, 2021 -
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Private label growth poised to reignite in 2021
Following a year when national brands led growth, store brands could benefit from shifting consumer behaviors and omni-shopping, according to NielsenIQ and ingredients supplier Kerry.
By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021 -
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Sponsored by WazeAs spring shopping fever surges, here's how to bring customers to your door
As buyers prepare to fling open their wallets, retailers can actively promote themselves at the moment of decision to make their store a stop of choice.
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Sponsored by Intouch InsightConsumer habits: Lessons learned during a year of uncertainty
Explore feedback from consumers across North America to understand how their priorities have changed.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: JanSport teams up with Nicole McLaughlin to reimagine its products
From bras to slippers, the upcycle artist turned the brand's popular backpacks into completely new items.
By Caroline Jansen • April 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveRight now, retailers are writing their own rules on climate action. Does that need to change?
With an executive order in place and mounting pressure from multiple sides, climate regulation is brewing.
By Maria Monteros • April 21, 2021 -
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DTC brand Native launches sunscreen line
The company, which got its start selling natural deodorants, now has its sights set on attracting customers who want streak-free, natural sunscreens.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2021 -
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Tailored Brands turns to Michael Strahan for 'workleisure' collection
Some analysts say that the company, still struggling after emerging from bankruptcy last year, has been too slow to offer more casual styles.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2021 -
Brands could lose fickle Gen Zers over poor digital experiences, survey finds
Eighty percent of younger consumers said they're more willing to try new brands online since the pandemic began.
By Robert Williams • April 16, 2021 -
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Gucci tops the list of most popular luxury brands online, study says
The popularity of high-end brands in 2020 was impacted by the same trends the rest of the industry saw, with loungewear and home collections critical.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: White Castle serves fast food with style
The restaurant chain partnered with award-winning fashion line Telfar to produce new employee uniforms and a limited-edition collection.
By Maria Monteros • April 16, 2021 -
OpinionThe shift to the suburbs predates COVID-19. Did retailers miss the signs?
As suburban populations grew over the past decade, retailers consistently ignored the trend in favor of cities, writes Euromonitor International's Bob Hoyler.
By Bob Hoyler • April 15, 2021 -
Fast fashion faces steep declines in the next decade or sooner, UBS warns
Sustainable sub-brands or special campaigns may not be enough as more consumers reject the sector's high-volume, high-turnover, low-price approach.
By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2021 -
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As CMO appointments rose in 2020, women lost ground, study says
Marketing leadership boasts greater gender diversity than other departments while facing a persistent succession crisis, with 84% of chief marketers being hired externally.
By Robert Williams • April 12, 2021
