Trends and Analysis
Dresses, Jeans Drive 3.3% Gain in 2012 Women's Sales
Women’s apparel reaches $111.4 billion as men’s growth slows from hot pace in 2011.
— Apr 23, 2013
Ledbury Report Touts Panama, Ghana Among Luxe's Next Markets
The countries could well be the luxury hubs of the future, according to a report to be published later this week by Ledbury Research.
— Apr 22, 2013
Bird Flu Seen Impacting Chinese Tourism
Tourism operators on the mainland and in Hong Kong are taking precautions, and some are anticipating sharp declines in business during the holiday season.
— Apr 22, 2013
J.C. Penney Draws Sears Comparison
The retailer's nearly $1 billion loss and 25 percent sales decline last year leave it in mostly uncharted retail waters.
— Apr 19, 2013
Premium Denim Players Push the Envelope
Moves into contemporary by premium jeans players have blurred retailing’s merchandising lines.
— Apr 17, 2013
Denim: By the Numbers
A wide and growing range of jeans options is accelerating denim’s retail growth.
— Apr 17, 2013
