Articles on
Finance
The Future of Fifth Avenue’s Retail Transformation
Brian Delp
November 5, 2024
Fifth Avenue’s Retail Transformation sees luxury giving way to mainstream stores. NYC’s $350M “Future of Fifth” aims to revive its luxury status.
Read More →
Field Report on Retail M&A Trends 2024
Brian Delp
October 21, 2024
Retail M&A trends 2024 highlight consolidation, with brands focusing on digital growth, sustainability, and optimizing portfolios in the fashion industry.
Read More →
Shoppers Spooked About Halloween Spending 2024
Pam Danziger
September 30, 2024
Halloween spending 2024 is forecasted at $11.6 billion, down 5% from 2023. Gen Z and millennials lead in trading down, with 86% seeking lower prices.
Read More →
Setting the Record Straight on Tariffs and Price Inflation
Mark Cohen
September 26, 2024
Americans pay the cost of tariffs and price inflation, not foreign entities. Tariffs inevitably result in higher retail prices, impacting consumers directly.
Read More →
Japan’s Backlash on Luxury Tourism
Ross O'Brien
August 28, 2024
Japan's luxury tourism boom, fueled by a weak yen and high arrivals, faces challenges from rising anti-tourism sentiment and a strengthening yen.
Read More →
Retail Prices in the Bullseye for Fall 2024
Phil Lempert
August 27, 2024
Retailers must manage rising costs and labor shortages while adjusting retail prices amid regulatory and economic pressures this fall.
Read More →
Fintech Ant Group Reinvents Financial Services
Ross O'Brien
August 14, 2024
Ant Group, despite missing its IPO and facing regulatory challenges, remains a leader in China’s finance sector, using Alipay and AI for growth.
Read More →
Retailers Beware: Generation Z’s Financial Woes
Phil Lempert
July 24, 2024
Generation Z's financial struggles and debts shape their budget-focused spending habits, prompting retail innovation opportunities.
Read More →