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This report presents a data-driven ranking of the top 10 shapewear brands for 2026, based on their performance and popularity throughout the preceding year, 2025. The shapewear market, valued at USD 2.94 billion in 2025 and a projection of USD…
This report presents a data driven ranking of the top 10 women’s wear retailers in North America for 2026, based on their performance and popularity throughout the preceding year, 2025. The North American women’s apparel market, valued at approximately US$225.88…
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s competitive landscape, identifying its top 10 competitors and ranking them based on various criteria including revenue, growth potential, brand prestige, and direct competition. Premium athleisure is repeatedly identified as the…
The United States lingerie market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional aesthetics to prioritize comfort, inclusivity, and digital engagement. This RB report provides a data-driven ranking of the top 10 lingerie brands in the US as of January…
The fashion color trends for 2026 is defined by a compelling duality, reflecting a global mood that oscillates between a desire for stability and a craving for digital escapism and high-energy optimism. Leading color authorities, WGSN and Pantone, have anchored…
Microsoft Corp. on Thursday unveiled a new suite of agentic AI solutions aimed at embedding intelligent automation across every layer of the retail value chain—from merchandising and marketing to store operations and fulfillment. The move underscores Microsoft’s growing ambition to…
In this RB Insight, we dive into the data shaping the new wave of British fashion and beauty power players breaking into the US market, moving beyond headline moments to quantify who is truly winning stateside. This report ranks the…
Saks Global is facing mounting legal and financial pressure as more vendors head to court over unpaid invoices, just as the luxury retailer scrambles to secure fresh funding and stave off a potential bankruptcy filing. Vendor lawsuits pile up Over…
Off-price retailers like TJX, Ross, and Burlington are outperforming traditional retail by rejecting predictable algorithms in favor of treasure-hunt shopping experiences. With 51.9% of apparel visits and 6-8 week inventory turns, these retailers attract all income levels through scarcity, surprise,…
Ed Hardy collapsed from $700 million in revenue to near worthlessness in under five years. The cause: uncontrolled licensing (70 sublicensees), poor celebrity associations (Jon Gosselin), and prioritizing revenue over brand equity. The brand sold for $62 million in 2011,…