Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreWe offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on off-price and dollar-store shopping in the US to uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing an end to the decline in financial expectations. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2025 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesDiscover the 12 innovators participating in the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025! We pull together our Innovator Profiles into one downloadable document for your convenience. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce. Read More
Company Profile | January 22, 2025 Premium American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) Company ProfileAmerican Eagle Outfitters is a US-based retailer of accessories, clothing, footwear and personal care products. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company operates stores in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico and the US. Read More
Deep Dive | January 21, 2025 Premium Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere are US consumers shopping for apparel and footwear, and what categories are they buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Infographic | December 20, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 51: US Holiday Retail HomestretchDiscover key data points we are watching in week 51 of 2024. This week, we focus on US retail holiday data, with insights on the popularity of Temu, total fourth-quarter sales growth projections and shopper traffic trends. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Retail Resilience; Temu in Top 10; Positive Traffic TrendsWe review what we have learned so far on retail demand in the US this holiday season, drawing on proprietary survey data, company reports, shopper traffic data and sector-level retail sales figures. Read More
Market Outlook | December 12, 2024 Premium US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing ShareDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025. We touch on the casualization trend, GLP-1 drugs, immersive experiences, inclusive offerings and more. Read More
Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company ProfileVF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. Read More
Insight Report | November 5, 2024 Premium VF Corporation Investor Day 2024: New Strategic Focus on Scalability and Financial ResilienceDiscover insights from VF Corporation’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s financial targets and strategic growth plans for FY25-28. Read More
Event Presentation | October 7, 2024 The Future of 3D Design—Transformative Changes and Impact: Insights Presented at 3D Tech Fest 2024How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming the apparel industry? Dive into the future of 3D design with our data-driven insights, presented at Alvanon’s 3D Tech Fest 2024: The Physical-Digital Evolution. Read More
Company Profile | September 6, 2024 Premium Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) Company ProfileDick’s Sporting Goods is a retailer of sports accessories, apparel, equipment and footwear. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, the company operates stores across the US. Read More
