Ubiquity Versus Exclusivity
The Evolution of Luxury Taste Disruption in a myriad of forms impacted luxury brands in 2015, slowing growth to a glacial pace globally...
Off-Pricers Feel the Effects of International Shoppers
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th fills Off-Price Gap in Canada Hudson’s Bay Company has received a boost from Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th’s recent...
Marques Avenue A13 Targets French Shoppers
The newest outlet center from France’s Concepts & Distribution creates quiet elegance with a tenant mix that’s nearly all French. While...
Outlets Boost Sales at Vera Bradley, Michael Kors and Express
Top retailers tout the value sector as a highlight in Q1. Vera Bradley’s Outlet Locations Drive Growth Vera Bradley CEO John Wallstrom...
Luxury Shopping, Outlet-Style
Top brands’ outlet prices are high, but they still give us access to true, timeless opulence at substantial discounts. Ever since Fashion...
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...