Amid a disastrous second quarter for department stores (and most apparel retailers, for that matter), one company stood out: Dillard\’s. Dillard\’s didn\’t exactly have a great quarter. Retail sales declined 35 percent year over year, and the company posted a […]
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The pandemic continues to unravel both our social lives and social fabric, but changes are not limited to the corporeal; our social media lives are changing too. Gaming has become global, communal and interactive. An August 2020 eMarketer survey pegs
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Ever since I heard the news that LVMH wanted out of its deal to acquire Tiffany and Company and the two companies\’ resulting suit and countersuits, George Harrison\’s \”Sue Me, Sue You Blues\” has been an earworm playing in my
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Fast fashion was the trend that wouldn’t die. While consumers were concerned about product quality, as well as the environmental and ethical issues surrounding the apparel production process and lifespan of a single garment, the treasure hunt experience was still
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In 2019, bookstores’ revenues were a shade above what they were 25 years ago, only $10.6 billion, falling from a high of $17.2 billion in 2007, according to the Census data. Amazon doesn’t report its book sales, but Statista puts
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Consumer-focused would be an understatement in describing American Eagle Outfitter\’s huge competitive advantage. It\’s the major reason they are doing so well, even in the malls and during the pandemic to boot. AEO is parent of American Eagle, Aerie and
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The urban and suburban landscapes are becoming increasingly surreal. Thousands of retail store closures and Main Street vacancies are sweeping the nation, as coronavirus pulverizes the global economy. But the pandemic isn’t the only issue that will permanently alter the
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As an industry observer for many decades, I believe the prestige sector of the $532 billion global beauty industry is desperately working to find new ways of retaining its best customers during the ongoing pandemic — and beyond. Now, in
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In an age of luxury merchandising and technology-fueled e-commerce selling, who would have ever thought that two of the most successful and admired retailers in the business make their money selling 2x4s, plumbing fixtures and gardening tools? Home Depot and
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While retail sales of apparel were getting hammered before Covid was even part of our common vocabulary, it soared to the rank of number-one loser during the pandemic (the Work From Home phenomenon as a big contributor). According to McKinsey
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