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,…
Category: Retail Roundup
As a retail technology company obsessed with data, we at Tillerman are constantly looking at the trends and forecasts shaping the retail industry broadly. The start of 2022 continued to bring challenges with supply chain issues, inflation and of course Omicron having an impact, but there were bright spots as well. Heres a roundup of some of the retail stories that caught our eye this month.
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…
Retail Roundup | August 2024 | Prime Day Peaks and Earnings Insights
August’s retail roundup captures a spectrum of market dynamics, from Amazon’s record-setting Prime Day to mixed quarterly earnings, shedding light on key trends as 2024 progresses. As we close out the summer,…
Retail Roundup | July 2024 | Surging Sales, Strategic Shifts, and Innovative Moves
Building on June’s unexpected retail sales growth, July saw continued momentum with significant mergers, strategic pivots by Nike and JC Penney, aggressive pricing from Wal-Mart and Kohl’s, and groundbreaking campaigns by Etsy…
Retail Roundup | June 2024 | Q1 Successes, E-commerce Trends, Tariff Impacts, and Strategic Expansions
June in the retail fashion industry witnessed a tapestry of successes, challenges, and strategic maneuvers, from robust Q1 earnings to e-commerce surges, legal battles, brand acquisitions, and innovative expansions, painting a dynamic portrait of the sector’s resilience and evolution.
Retail Roundup | May 2024 | Innovations, Partnerships, and Strategies
May’s retail narrative in 2024 unfolds with tales of adaptability and growth as major players like Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom navigate strategic shifts, partnerships, and sustainability efforts, setting the stage for…
Retail Roundup | April 2024 | Balancing Growth and Caution in Spring
Amidst a mix of promising growth and underlying concerns in the spring retail landscape, notable events like PVH’s strong earnings report, strategic moves by Macy’s and Saks.com, and innovative initiatives by retailers reflect a delicate balance between optimism and caution in the industry.
Retail Roundup | March 2024 | Earnings, Acquisitions, and Strategic Shifts
As March draws to a close, we find ourselves saying goodbye to winter and eagerly anticipating the blossoming of spring. Before we fully embrace the changing seasons, let’s take a look back at the headlines that dominated the fashion landscape during the past month.
Retail Roundup | February 2024 | Macy’s Leadership Change and the Retail Tech Surge
February’s retail scene was marked by a leadership shift at Macy’s, tech innovations, and businesses strategizing to navigate the anticipated challenges of 2024.
Retail Roundup | January 2024
Happy New Year, everyone! As we dive into the first month of 2024, it’s a perfect time to explore some intriguing predictions for the year ahead. Brace yourselves for continued cost-cutting measures,…