Consumer Trends: Page 57
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Column
Retail Therapy: Add this to the list of reasons millennials can't buy houses
Footwear retailer Saucony's latest drop feeds consumers' avocado obsession.
By Caroline Jansen • March 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
DTC brands reap the rewards — and risks — of taking a stand
Newcomers like Billie, Knix and AUrate benefit from customer relationships built on mission. But bolder stances invite scrutiny of their promises.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Are non-shoppable showrooms a viable concept for brands?
Home and design publisher Hunker opened a house to showcase products from its brand partners and host discussions, but visitors can't shop the collection, raising questions about the business model.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Global adaptive apparel market on pace to hit $349.9B
The apparel needs of millions of people worldwide living with a disability, chronic health condition or ongoing medical treatments represent an underserved market.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Price and rewards are crucial to Gen Zers and young millennials
The primary way younger shoppers learn about new brands is from friends and family, beating Google, social media, Amazon, retail stores and television, per a new survey from Swift Prepaid Solutions.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Most BOPIS shoppers make additional purchases in store
A study by return provider Doddle found that 85% of shoppers using the service buy more products when they're picking up purchases.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Retail defaults to ease, but hurdles ahead for weaker players
Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, Petsmart and Academy make up 71% of the $22.8 billion in outstanding distressed retail debt carried by low-rated firms, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Column
Retail Therapy: The collection that's Supremely ridiculous
Nothing says "hypebeast" quite like a porcelain figurine of a half-naked baby cupid.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Opinion
How Target got its 'Tar-jay' back by thinking beyond channels
The mass merchandiser is cool again thanks to direct to consumer, social and reimagined stores, writes Narvar CEO Amit Sharma.
By Amit Sharma • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What does experiential retail even mean these days?
For some it's sprinkles, others meditation pods. What really matters is localization, service and shareability, store design experts say.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019 -
NRF contradicts government figures, spotlighting 2.9% holiday sales gain
The U.S. Census Bureau this week reported that December sales fell 1.2%, the biggest drop in that month since 2009.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Opinion
The evolution of the 'quick trip to the store'
Brick-and-mortar brands would be wise to bring the convenience of online shopping to their physical stores, writes Adobe's Michael Klein.
By Michael Klein • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Retail sales slid 1.2% in December
Sales during the final month of the year declined in nearly every major retail category, according to the Census Bureau's monthly report.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Victoria's Secret tries on Livy lingerie
The upstart Parisian company is turning heads at home and could help the faltering L Brands banner redefine "sexy."
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2019 -
'No light at the end of the tunnel' for store closures
Last year, retailers collectively shuttered 5,524 U.S. locations and will again this year, according to Coresight Research.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Barneys New York to launch 'The High End' cannabis concept
The effort involves a partnership with luxury purveyor Beboe and opens next month, featuring wellness products and paraphernalia in stores and online.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The plus-size era is over before it began
In its place is a new standard: inclusive sizing, and retailers that haven't woken up to those changes in apparel risk losing billions in sales.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Column
Retail Therapy: 5 ways to try too hard this Valentine's Day
Nothing quite says romance like the rug form of Colonel Sanders sprawled flat across the floor.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Retailers' personalization efforts fall short of shopper wish lists
A BRP survey found that a large percentage of customers are comfortable sharing their identities in-store if it translates to personalized service.
By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Walmart debuts size-inclusive jeans online
The retail giant expands its e-commerce options with a new denim line from actress Sofía Vergara.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2019 -
How DTC brands see the purpose of stores
For three digitally native brands, brick-and-mortar locations are for consumer education — and more.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Ikea to test furniture leasing option in 30 markets
Testing has begun in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland, and the company hopes to cut down on furniture waste through the service.
By Caroline Jansen • Updated April 4, 2019 -
Draper James expands sizing
Reese Witherspoon's Southern-styled apparel brand is the latest to bring inclusivity to reach more women.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2019 -
A third of millennials joined a boycott last year
Men and parents of young kids are most likely to shun a brand or retailer, according to CompareCards.com.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Print book sales up 1.3% in 2018
Political titles, particularly ones focusing on the Trump administration, were among the most popular last year, according to an NPD report.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 31, 2019