Forecasts and Analysis
Luxe Retailers Look to the Web for Growth
Neiman Marcus and Saks used their earnings reports to hammer home the importance of the Web and how it’s transforming their businesses.
— Feb 26, 2013
Study: Tax Hike Hurting Spending
NRF survey finds apparel among the areas likely to be hardest hit by tax increases.
— Feb 21, 2013
The State of Retail in the Digital World
The digital experience for brick-and-mortar stores still has a ways to go in terms of measuring up to pure-play counterparts.
— Feb 14, 2013
Exports a Boon for Italian Fashion Industry
Sales outside the country are expected to reach the highest level ever in value in 2013.
— Feb 12, 2013
Affluents Feeling Down, Buying Less Apparel
After sharply reducing their outlays for luxury fashion products during the fourth quarter of 2012, affluent consumers began the year with lower expectations.
— Feb 11, 2013
After Soft Holiday, Markdowns Drive January Comps
Strong results reported by Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom and Gap.
— Feb 7, 2013
NRF: Valentine's Day Spending Seen Headed Up
Respondents expect to spend about 4 percent more on gift purchases than in 2012.
— Jan 31, 2013
