Brands struggle daily. Modern retail demands steep margins while digital acquisition costs soar beyond sustainable levels.
SKIMS transformed shapewear from functional undergarments into a fashion statement in just three years. Kim Kardashian’s brand, now valued at $4 billion, redefined an entire category through innovative designs, inclusive sizing, and masterful marketing.
The pristine beauty counters of luxury department stores are becoming relics of a bygone era. As shoppers migrate online in record numbers, the beauty industry is experiencing a seismic power shift that few could have predicted just five years ago.
Department stores like Macy’s are eerily quiet, with racks of unsold inventory, sparsely scattered customers, and a palpable sense of retail decline.
The signs are unmistakable. After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, premium athleisure appears to be hitting a wall.
The US pet industry, now valued at $150.6 billion, is undergoing a radical transformation as retailers adapt to the demands of modern pet parents who view their animals as family.
US department stores, once pioneers of retail innovation, are at a critical juncture, facing declining sales, eroding customer loyalty, and an urgent need for transformational change, according to a new report by Bain & Company.
As the retail industry navigates an increasingly competitive market, consumer behavior is undergoing significant shifts driven by technological advancements and economic factors.
As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the retail media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, transforming the way brands connect with consumers and reshaping the advertising industry.
China’s luxury market experienced a significant decline in 2024, contracting by an estimated 18%–20%, according to Bain & Company’s latest report on the China Luxury Goods Market.
The online resale market is experiencing a remarkable boom, according to ThredUp’s 13th annual Resale Report released this week.
The rapid expansion of the fast fashion market is fueled by several key factors, including increased disposable income across demographics, particularly in emerging economies where a strong middle class is eager to emulate global fashion trends.
The fast fashion industry is poised for explosive growth, defying expectations and cementing its position as a global powerhouse.
As I walk past another Forever 21 liquidation sale—the second in six years—I’m not struck by the company’s demise but rather by the audacity to blame economic factors when a series of boardroom failures is to blame.
As of 2025, Generation Z—the 70 million Americans born between 1997 and 2012—has solidified its role as the most influential demographic in US fashion, blending nostalgia, sustainability, and digital-first shopping habits to redefine industry norms.
When I heard Hudson’s Bay announcing the liquidation of its entire business in Canada, I wasn’t surprised.
As of 2025, Generation Z—the 70 million Americans born between 1997 and 2012—has solidified its role as the most influential demographic in American fashion.
The global luxury market is walking a tightrope between tradition and transformation as it approaches 2030.
The global luxury fashion industry, once buoyed by relentless post-pandemic demand, now faces a prolonged slowdown with growth projected at just 1–3% annually through 2027, according to McKinsey & Company’s State of Luxury 2025 report.
Over the past two years, the luxury industry’s customer base has contracted by approximately 50 million consumers, shrinking from 400 million to around 350 million by the end of 2024.