Amazon Inches Towards $1 Trillion and 5 Trends Reshaping Retail
AMAZON NEARS $1 TRILLION Apple's recent milestone as the first US company to reach a $1 trillion valuation is to be soon matched or surpassed. Last week, Amazon shares hit an all-time high at $1,899.96, pushing it closer
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Promotional Tracker: July
It was Christmas in July for consumers as retailers unloaded a truckload of promotions. Independence Day marketing, counter-Amazon Prime Day promotions, and early calls for back-to-school were the themes of this month. Summer clearance blowouts and cash back offers gave
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10 Retailers With Bankruptcy Risk and Anna Stays At Vogue
10 RETAILERS AT RISK FOR BANKRUPTCY Chapter 11 filings are an ongoing retail trend this year. Shifts in consumer spending, declining foot traffic, and e-commerce encroachment continue to challenge retailers. The strength of the economy and consumer confidence may be
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5 Back-to-School Trends You Should Be Thinking About
Aside from sweltering heat and last minute vacays, the month of August will call forth the perfect storm of exasperated parents, moody teens, and indifferent college students. Yep, it’s that time of year again. Back-to-school is one of the
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H&M Gives Power to The People and Retailers Are Losing Billions With Sold Out Inventory
H&M GIVES POWER TO THE PEOPLE H&M's new millennial brand /Nyden will be collaborating with indie designers, artists, and influencers to capture what customers truly want in their clothing. The retailer has long been a strong
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3 Ways Fashion Merchandisers Can Accurately Predict Trends
The retail landscape looks drastically different today than it did a decade ago. It’s a swift game of cat and mouse - as companies must chase consumers who desire instant gratification, low prices, and access to the trending items
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Patagonia Rejects Mass Consumerism and Online Retail Hacked
REJECTING MASS CONSUMERISM You might have noticed the absence of Patagonia promotions during this year's Amazon Prime Day. The brand considers itself unconventional in its connection with shoppers, placing emphasis on supply chain transparency and dedication to social justice amongst
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Your Speed-To-Market Checklist
Speed, and retail’s obsession with it, is more than an industry trend. Once an obscure concept, it has now become critical to survival and relevance amongst today's consumers. Retail’s former grasp on the product lifecycle is slipping, especially
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