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5 trends shaping what US consumers will shop for in 2026

An industry forever in flux, external influences from geopolitical situations to economic downturns and climate change continue to have a rippling effect across the fashion industry. What, how, when, and where consumers shop remains the main challenge faced by brands and retailers. To help fashion companies navigate and find their way through...

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How Tariffs, Interest Rates & Geopolitical Tensions Are Shaping US Retail Right Now

Consumers across the nation are cautiously optimistic about the current state of the United States. However, many of us may feel a tad more positive this month than earlier this year (hello summer!), but most remain rather concerned about potential economic slowdowns and increasing prices. Key insights into shifting retail spending habits from...

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New Stitch Fix research highlights challenges of summer workwear dress codes

With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week, the urge to wear a slip dress or flipflops to work increases, until traditional office dress codes come to mind, that is. A recent survey from Creative Access, a diversity and inclusion social enterprise, underscores this uncertainty when it comes to summer workwear: 82 percent of...

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3 Trends Reshaping US Consumer Shopping Behavior in 2025

It's no secret that the retail landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer preferences, the rise of new technologies, and shifting market dynamics. US consumers today value more than just a product's aesthetic when it comes to shopping for fashion, beauty, accessories, footwear, and home & gifts - they actively weigh aspects...

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Spring 2025 Wedding Trends are Here, courtesy of Lulus' debut report

Californian-based fashion brand Lulus has launched its debut Wedding Trend Report, which includes a data-backed overview of the key styles, trends, and consumer shopping behaviors set to shape the Spring 2025 season. The Wedding Trends Report leverages sales data, consumer insights, and surveys to uncover key trends and styles for the upcoming...

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5 Tips for Retailers to achieve winning strategies in 2025

With the new year truly underway, retailers around the world are putting their game faces on for a volley of fresh challenges. From ever-changing consumer behaviors to emerging technologies, market fluctuations, and shifting regulations to convoluted trade dynamics, retailers will have to square off with a new retail game in 2025. Thriving...

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Report: Retail innovation for a competitive advantage

Today, consumers are used to making online purchases with a single click, whether it be via a social media channel, an app, or a store platform. They expect to receive online deliveries in 30 minutes or less and shop in virtual stores in the metaverse. Rather than physically trying on clothes, they use augmented reality smart mirrors from the...

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Report shines light on next-gen fur, posing the question 'What makes Fur, Fur?'

One of the earliest animal-based materials used by humans to make garments, fur has long been the source of debate within the fashion industry. Praised for its exceptional warmth, durability, and softness, the reality behind fur farming and the ethics surrounding its production have been under scrutiny for decades. As animal-rights organizations...

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Vestiaire Collective introduces cost-per-wear metric as part of its 2024 Circularity Report

French resale luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective has launched a new metric to highlight the impact of overconsumption and fast fashion within the fashion industry. Designed to help consumers develop a deeper understanding of the value of fashion, the cost-per-wear metric underlines the true cost of an item by breaking it down into cost...

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High levels of lead found in accessories sold at off-price retailers

A new report has found high levels of lead in leather and faux leather fashion accessories, including handbags, wallets, shoes, and belts sold at off-price retailers Ross and Burlington. The report, published by nonprofit watchdog the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), traces 13 years of systemic toxic levels found in products sold at Ross...

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Top 5 Strategies for Successful Retail 2024: Part 5, Be the Change You Want to See (and Buy)

In today's constantly shifting retail landscape, navigating immediate challenges while focusing on future expansion for success is essential. Retailers are facing high inflation, ongoing pandemic impacts, and geopolitical unrest, leading to increased costs and financial pressures for consumers. Despite these challenges, some retailers have...

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Report: Handbag market to grow by 14.1 billion dollars from 2021 to 2027

Technology research and advisory company Technavio released a report on the growth of the global handbag market, pointing out its estimated increase in value by 14.11 billion US dollars from 2022 to 2027 and a CAGR of 4.3% and highlighting key findings on this development. The handbag market 2023 to 2027 is split up into three segments by...