Consumer Trends
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Bonobos eyes try-before-you-buy service expansion
The move would scale up the Walmart-owned brand's efforts to entice customers into its showrooms.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2019 -
Top 5 women's underwear brands losing market share
However, American Eagle-owned Aerie has doubled its growth between 2013 and 2018, according to a Coresight Research report.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 23, 2019 -
Beyond polo shirts: The inclusivity movement comes for men's fashion
Streetwear, suits and yet more polos aren't the only things bigger men want to wear. Brands that make the extra effort could corner the market.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2019 -
Coresight: 12K stores could shutter in 2019
Bankruptcy liquidations and fleet rationalizations led to thousands of announced closures, with this year's total already surpassing all of 2018.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2019 -
Target's Goodfellow private label moves into men's grooming
Products range from beard oil to cologne and body wash, and all will be priced between $3.99 and $16.99.
By Cara Salpini • May 20, 2019 -
ColumnRetail Therapy: The dream of the '90s is alive in retail
Everyone's favorite digital pet, Tamagotchi, makes a comeback in the U.S.
By Caroline Jansen • May 17, 2019 -
Circular economy proves financially viable for retailers
However, for the value category, which includes fast fashion, resale and rental remain largely unprofitable, a recent report found.
By Caroline Jansen • May 16, 2019 -
Consumers unexpectedly send April retail sales down
Core retail declined 0.2% for the month, but, year over year bounced 2.8% as e-commerce rose 9%, according to the U.S. government.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2019 -
Study: Wearables market to grow 15% a year until 2023
Demand for wearable electronics will grow as the devices integrate advanced technologies like AI, VR and contactless payments.
By Robert Williams • May 16, 2019 -
S&P: 17% of retailers are distressed
Retail leads all industries in its share of financially vulnerable companies, as heavy debt loads and competition create outsized risks.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2019 -
Why retailers are flooding the Sunshine State
Rapid population growth in Florida, particularly among millennials, is escalating a battle royale among specialty players, discounters and conventional chains.
By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2019 -
SponsoredThe shopper value equation: how understanding it unlocks retail growth
Today’s shopper has many choices. From the physical shops around the corner to 24/7 shopping in their pockets, capturing and retaining their attention is a challenge for any retailer.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: #Class runs through this company's veins
Bask, a New York-based brand, unveiled a beach towel and blazer hybrid that makes looking pretentious this summer easier.
By Caroline Jansen • May 10, 2019 -
Study: Chatbots to drive $112B in retail sales by 2023
Retailers that don't adapt will face strong challenges from more technologically adept disruptors, Juniper Research warns.
By Robert Williams • May 09, 2019 -
5 small business trends
Independent retailers are going through an accelerated change, with increased payment options, a public that wants to shop local and attention from Amazon.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 06, 2019 -
ColumnRetail Therapy: Steve Madden's sky high plan to keep the '90s alive
In a totally unsolicited move, the brand is releasing an exclusive collection of the iconic "Slinky" platform sandals at Urban Outfitters.
By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2019 -
RTW Retailwinds joins online lingerie war
The former New York & Company has tapped a Victoria's Secret executive for its new lingerie brand, the second digital pure play in its portfolio.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2019 -
H&M expands product transparency for online apparel
Several sustainability and ethics watchers give the fast-fashion retailer props for its efforts, but also say it should go further.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2019 -
Private labels outpacing national brands
Store brands are grabbing market share from established players, but some categories are easier to conquer than others.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019 -
Target unveils green, affordable household product brand
"Everspring" takes a note from startup Brandless for affordable goods, and furthers the retailer's private label efforts.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019 -
Podcast
Conversational Commerce: How one digitally native brand baked sustainability into its DNA
An environmental focus doesn't have to come at the cost of profitability, says Grove Collaborative CEO Stu Landesberg.
By Corinne Ruff • April 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveUncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging
Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveTemporary living: The rise of furniture rental
Consumers are less concerned about putting down roots. Is rented furniture the solution?
By Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveFor the birds: This DTC brand is flying high on sustainable wings
Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown runs a business built on environmentally friendly materials, but he says it's really all about great shoes.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019 -
Does Ikea's 1st urban location take a page from the DTC playbook?
The retailer this week unveiled a small-format store, which provides design consultations to Manhattan's urbanites.
By Caroline Jansen • April 18, 2019
