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Retail Roundup | April 2025 | Trade Shifts, Sector Strains, and Strategic Pivots
April brought fresh challenges for the retail industry, as new tariffs, supply chain uncertainty, and department store struggles weighed heavily. But not all news was grim—strong earnings from select players and evolving…
Retail Roundup | March 2025 | Confidence Slips, Strategies Split, and Tech Takes Center Stage
Retail entered March on uncertain footing as February sales fell short and consumer confidence wavered. From surprise earnings and strategic resets to bankruptcies and AI-driven innovation, retailers are navigating a fractured landscape…
Retail Roundup | February 2025 | Strong Sales, Trade Turmoil, and Strategic Shifts
Retailers started 2025 with solid January sales, but optimism is clouded by new tariffs, inflation concerns, and shifting trade policies. From Walmart’s surprise mall purchase to Warby Parker’s wholesale push, February delivered…
Retail Roundup | January 2025 | Surging Sales, Strategic Shifts, and Emerging Trends
Retail closed out Holiday 2025 with record-breaking sales driven by booming e-commerce and lower return rates. From the rising dominance of Costco, Walmart, and Amazon to fresh turnaround efforts and bold tech…
Retail Roundup | December 2024 | End-of-Year Wins and Industry Shifts
December wrapped up 2024 on a high note, with record holiday sales fueled by strong e-commerce growth and strategic promotions. Yet major players like Macy’s faced ongoing pressures, while JC Penney, PVH…
Retail Roundup | November 2024 | November Retail Insights: Momentum Builds for Holiday 2024
November saw the retail industry balancing strong sales, financial challenges, and strategic holiday preparations. From Macy’s financial revelations to Target’s immersive holiday experiences, retailers are gearing up to make the most of…
Retail Roundup | October 2024 | Navigating Strikes, Sales Surges, and Strategic Shifts
From the resolution of a major dockworkers strike to promising September sales, October brought a mix of challenges and opportunities for retailers. October kicked off with a major Eastern Seaboard Dockworkers strike,…
Navigating Micro Trends: What They Mean for the Future of Fashion
Micro trends are flipping fashion on its head, with new styles like “blokette” and revamped classics like “dark cottagecore” rising and falling at lightning speed. As brands rush to catch the next…
Retail Roundup | September 2024 | Labor Day Wins, Holiday Strategies, and Major Brand Moves
Labor Day weekend showed promising growth in mall traffic, signaling strength for brick-and-mortar retail as the industry gears up for the 2025 holiday season. Key players like Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom are…