by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Outdoor
Dick’s Sporting Goods is acquiring Moosejaw from Walmart. The sporting goods giant made the deal to advance its ambitions in the multibillion-dollar outdoor retail market. According to The NPD Group, dollar sales in the outdoor specialty market grew seven percent...
by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy
A funny thing happened on the way to the next recession: the consumer said, “No thanks.” With surprisingly strong retail sales numbers for January, shoppers are continuing to act like it’s business as usual when it comes to buying things. Driven by high employment...
by admin | Feb 20, 2023 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy
With the rise of online shopping, retailers have to work harder than ever to attract and retain customers. Contrary to the old saw, shoppers only care about price; what shoppers are really looking for is relevance. Shoppers often find relevance in...
by admin | Feb 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Statistics
Credit: Getty Images by Oatawa U.S. retail sales increased by 3 percent in January, far exceeding expectations for the month, according to the Commerce Department. This is the largest increase since March 2021. The Commerce Department said Wednesday it...
by admin | Feb 17, 2023 | News, Streetwear
French fashion brand Louis Vuitton has named Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer and songwriter Pharrell Williams as its new menswear creative director. The label described Williams as “a visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art, and to...
