Simeon Siegel
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
Fashion’s Stalled Self-Checkout Revolution
RFID technology has made self-checkout far more efficient than traditional scanning kiosks at retailers like Zara and Uniqlo, but the industry at large hesitates to fully embrace the innovation over concerns of theft and customer engagement.
Fashion’s Stalled Self-Checkout Revolution
RFID technology has made self-checkout far more efficient than traditional scanning kiosks at retailers like Zara and Uniqlo, but the industry at large hesitates to fully embrace the innovation over concerns of theft and customer engagement.
Don’t Be Fooled by a Robust Black Friday Weekend
Consumer spending over Thanksgiving Weekend may have exceeded expectations, but shoppers may be stretching their wallets too thin, analysts say.
Don’t Be Fooled by a Robust Black Friday Weekend
Consumer spending over Thanksgiving Weekend may have exceeded expectations, but shoppers may be stretching their wallets too thin, analysts say.
Why Retailers Are Bracing for a Bleak Holiday Season
With consumers expected to buy less this holiday season, categories poised to outperform the industry include off-price and personal care. But brands can still appeal to shoppers by conveying a sense of value, whether through discounts or a point of differentiation.
Why Retailers Are Bracing for a Bleak Holiday Season
With consumers expected to buy less this holiday season, categories poised to outperform the industry include off-price and personal care. But brands can still appeal to shoppers by conveying a sense of value, whether through discounts or a point of differentiation.
Why 2023 Will Set a New Baseline for Retail
As pandemic-driven disruptions subside, brands and retailers have a brand new slate with which to measure growth and progress.
Why 2023 Will Set a New Baseline for Retail
As pandemic-driven disruptions subside, brands and retailers have a brand new slate with which to measure growth and progress.
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
Lululemon Capitalises on Activewear Boost as Shares Jump
Analysts predict the activewear company will dominate the market, with shares climbing 92 percent, as consumers working from home prioritise comfort.
Lululemon Capitalises on Activewear Boost as Shares Jump
Analysts predict the activewear company will dominate the market, with shares climbing 92 percent, as consumers working from home prioritise comfort.