The latest announcement from American Apparel would have been a real “yawner” had it not involved two people who are polar opposite people, yet identically iconic in polar opposite ways. First there’s Dov Charney, the remarkably visionary Founder and CEO of […]
[…] the market: \”In the U.S., it\’s definitely the consumer. Brands are positioning themselves to make an emotional connection. That\’s very American, to put the consumer at the center. When Everlane shows videos of the factories, it\’s very powerful and brings […]
[…] forced into flexibility and concessions we wouldn’t have dreamed of five years ago.” Specialty chains Gap, Old Navy, Ann Taylor, American Eagle and Destination Maternity have dramatically reduced their store count over the past two years. Last year Ann Taylor […]
[…] wall, we innovate. Experts Converge In a session at the Milken Institute Global Summit 2022, a panel discussed reviving North American manufacturing and specifically, the development of a North American supply chain. The panel was moderated by Dan Runde, Senior […]
[…] with It? Hey, in 1898, the Empire State Motor Wagon Company in Catskill, NY was one of the very first American used-car lots. Today, according to Statista, of the roughly 60 million automobiles sold in the U.S. in 2018, about […]
[…] quality and better performance and for honest, low prices, made Sears a “democratic” retailer. It was a resource for all Americans, not just the middle class. High- and low-income consumers of all ages and genders shopped at Sears. Thus, it […]
It\’s been 16 years since the American Dream mega-mall began development in the New Jersey badlands of East Rutherford, hulking over the New Jersey Turnpike like a metal and concrete pterodactyl. During that time, owners have come and gone, the […]
[…] monthly increase in almost two years, according to data released last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This year, Americans will spend $12 trillion on stuff, slightly more than the $11.7 trillion they spent on stuff last year. These […]
[…] the shopping patterns of others who want to express the same \”cool factor.\” Certain demographics–such as young consumers and African American shoppers–are seen as influential trend-leaders and, therefore, the ones to imitate. This means their purchasing behavior influences not just […]
American Eagle Outfitters is an amazing success story, propelled by next gens who love it for its honesty and relevant, trending style. It’s the perfect example of a brand from the early aughts that managed to evolve into a […]
