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The RealReal Soars as Luxury Shoppers Cut Back
Retail // December 19, 2024

The luxury fashion world’s loss has been The RealReal’s gain this year. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Dec. 19), sales for the luxury resale website have grown for three quarters in a row as shoppers seek secondhand prices for first-class goods from the likes of Gucci...

Luxury Brands Turn to Outlet Stores as Consumers Cut Back
retail // December 16, 2024

With their sector facing a downturn, luxury brands are reportedly pinning their hopes on outlets. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (Dec. 16), retailers, and landlords and real estate investors are all banking on the idea that shoppers still want higher-end goods, as long as...

ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
Retail // December 16, 2024

The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. As just one data point, ThredUp, a quiet powerhouse in the space, has processed over 220 million secondhand clothing items to date. Behind...

Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers
Earnings // December 11, 2024

Will Macy’s Bold New Chapter strategy be enough to save the iconic company and return it to profitable growth? Macy’s is facing a challenging period marked by declining sales, changing consumer habits and pressure from activist investors calling for a fiscal overhaul. In recent years,...

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ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience

December 16, 2024
The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. As just one data point, ThredUp, a quiet powerhouse in the space, has processed over 220 million secondhand clothing items to date. Behind the digital racks of its 4-million-item inventory lies a sophisticated […]

Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers

December 11, 2024
Will Macy’s Bold New Chapter strategy be enough to save the iconic company and return it to profitable growth? Macy’s is facing a challenging period marked by declining sales, changing...

Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth

December 04, 2024
Despite facing a softer-than-expected retail environment in the third quarter, Foot Locker President and CEO Mary Dillon remains optimistic about the company’s long-term digital strategy, including a new mobile app and...

Online Sales Bump August Retail Spending Higher

September 17, 2024
Consumers are still spending, but the pace — at least as detailed in the latest retail sales report from the Census Bureau for August — is slowing. And for the...

Quick Reads
The RealReal Soars as Luxury Shoppers Cut Back

December 19, 2024
The luxury fashion world’s loss has been The RealReal’s gain this year. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Dec. 19), sales for the luxury resale website have grown for three quarters in a row as shoppers seek secondhand prices for first-class goods from the likes of Gucci and Chanel. Now, the company is working to keep items […]

Luxury Brands Turn to Outlet Stores as Consumers Cut Back

December 16, 2024
With their sector facing a downturn, luxury brands are reportedly pinning their hopes on outlets. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (Dec. 16), retailers, and landlords and real estate investors...

Foot Locker Reportedly Expanding Home Court Collaboration With Nike

December 03, 2024
Foot Locker is reportedly expanding the “Home Court” basketball sections it launched with Nike. The expansion is part of an effort by the sports apparel retailer and the sneaker giant to fix...

Burlington Sales Impacted by ‘Significantly’ Warmer Fall Temperatures

November 26, 2024
A warmer-than-normal autumn wasn’t enough to stall sales growth for Burlington Stores. The off-price clothing retailer posted earnings Tuesday (Nov. 26) showing total sales up 11% for the third quarter (Q3), following 12%...