DTC Filling the Gap Left by International Tourists
Some thing new is on the horizon when brands sound optimistic even when their retail and wholesale businesses are lagging. Although the...
At Coach, It’s a New Day
The brand transformation at Coach announced by Victor Luis on June 19, 2014 is gaining traction. We are six quarters into its new modern...
NY & Co. Improves Financials, Sees Outlet Channel as Key
New York & Company reported 4Q net income of $84,000 versus a loss of $6.7 million in the year ago comparable quarter. Sales rose 1.5...
It’s Time for a Department Store Renaissance!
It has been reported that we are experiencing the twilight of the department store. Critics suggest that this once glorious edifice to...
The NRF Big Show
Technology and the Internet are disrupting virtually everything they touch. To make matters worse, the technology that is disrupting your...
Investment Bellwethers: Four Pivotal Brands
Investor Headline: Slowing topline growth in tandem with increased marketing and IT spend leads to margin contraction and a disappointing...
2015 Luxury Disruption Chaos & Hope
Changing Pillars of Luxe The luxury industry is steeped in heritage that is paramount to brand positioning, so it’s no surprise that it...
At Your Service: Two Case Studies
In the developed world, retailing remains under siege. As we know, a steady flow of new Internet competitors vie for consumer dollars,...
Retail Reality Check
On June 4, 2015, The Robin Report and FGI co-hosted a retail symposium focusing on new approaches and technologies that are changing the...
Tiffany Could Positively Surprise, Remains Target of Speculation
Shoppers at Tiffany are rarely disappointed. The same, however, cannot be said of Tiffany shareholders. The high-end retailer let down...