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Spending on Back-to-school Shopping Remains Steady but Essential-focused, Amid Tariff Fluctuations
Reports from Deloitte and PWC break down what's in store for the back-to-school shopping season.
With Consumer Confidence Sliding, Could Shoe Sales Slow Sooner Than Later?
The next big shoe-shopping event will be back-to-school, which could reflect the consumer mindset as some…
Has the ‘Resilient Consumer’ Been Pushed Too Far?
Kearney's Consumer Stress Index update indicates that consumers have moved from a phase of optimization to…
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Majority of Consumers Say They Will Decrease Spending Once Tariffs Kick In
According to data from ESW, seven in 10 U.S. consumers plan to reduce their spending after tariffs take…
Revenue Rises at Lululemon in Q1, CEO Calvin McDonald Bullish Despite Cautious U.S. Consumer
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald said 2025 revenue guidance remains the same based on first-quarter results and…
Shoe Carnival CEO Is Upbeat About Back-to-school: Here’s Why
Shoe Carnival CEO Mark Worden sees the current environment, although volatile, as an "opportunistic" one that…
April Retail Sales Were Rocky, in Line With Tariff Turmoil
Shoppers' shaky spending patterns mirrored the unsettled feelings they experienced during April's trade…
The Maesa Magic: Building the Next Generation of Beauty Brands
Maesa is transforming the beauty industry with its innovative brand-building, consumer-focused strategies and…
As Footwear Costs Soar Amid Tariff Pressures, New Report Says 78% of Shoppers Have Abandoned Purchases Due to Sticker Shock
AlixPartners' 2025 footwear survey reveals consumer spending cuts across all categories.
As Footwear Costs Soar Amid Tariff Pressures, New Report Says 78% of Shoppers Have Abandoned Purchases Due to Sticker Shock
AlixPartners' 2025 footwear survey reveals consumer spending cuts across all categories.
Millennials and Gen Z Are Transforming Luxury: The Era of Experiences, Identity and Meaning
Assembly's "New Code of Luxe" report reveals key trends driving younger generations.
Academy Sports’ Poised To Capture Trade-Down Consumers
Jefferies analyst Jonathan Matuszewski says the retailer could benefit from newness in footwear, growing…
Shoe Stores See Foot Traffic Spike As Tariff Fears Hit Consumers, New Data Shows
Foot traffic was up 4.03 percent at shoe stores last week, according to new data.
Footwear Spending Seen As More Resilient During Recessions
Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton said apparel sales decelerate at start of recession, but footwear sales…
‘Tariff Engineering’, Enhanced Loyalty Programs + More Strategies That Footwear Players Should Examine in the Next 90 Days
ESW's Fionn Uibh-Eachach notes strategies footwear firms can consider to mitigate impacts from tariffs, such…