FASHION INDUSTRY DATA AND A POINT-OF-VIEW

When it comes to keeping up with teens and what they want and like, it can seem like the most valuable skill is that of reading minds. But it turns out that in the business of catering to their shopping ... read more

This week, the "What's New" section of retailers' sites featured prints, textures, and summer themes. From sandal alternative to U.S store debuts, consumers have all the reason to spend. Without further adieu, here are this week's highlights! Woven Shoes ... read more

WALMART LAUNCHES CHILDREN'S SUBSCRIPTION BOX Walmart is finally getting into the subscription business for apparel after announcing it’s partnering with Kidbox , a subscription-box company similar Stitch Fix which focuses solely on providing clothes for babies, girls, and boys. Shoppers ... read more

This year’s Fashion Tech Forum set out with a mission to attack hard conversations with "candor, humor, and humanity.” The event, attended by industry leaders, fashion socialites, and innovative companies (like us!) was an opportunity to discover new methods ... read more

It's all about the attributes in this week's "What's New" sections. From ruffle trimming and tie closures to bright assortment and abstract details, retailers left shoppers with many options. Without further adieu, here are this week's highlights! Ruffle Dresses Ruffle ... read more

AMAZON RULES THE (TEEN) WORLD Fifty percent of teens surveyed by Piper Jaffray in its most recent semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens report said that Amazon was their favorite website. The survey asked questions about the preferences and buying patterns ... read more

Cannibalization. It's a topic that you don't always hear about in retail, perhaps outside of an engagement with a consulting firm, but it's one worth revisiting from time-to-time. As retailers look for avenues of growth, it can also mean that ... read more

Could it be that spring is finally here, for real this time?? The weather seems to confirm this, and retailers are heralding the real entrance of warmer temps with merchandise that's made for days spent in the sunshine. Read on ... read more