Marshal Cohen
Activewear Isn’t Going Anywhere, so Brands Must Learn to ‘Fit in There’
Shoppers are going to shop and consumers are going to consume. Translation? Don't expect people to use…
Attitudes About Sustainable Fashion Fall Along Generation Lines
Older consumers appear to care more about a garment's country of origin, while younger ones want to know a…
NPD: US Denim Sales Rebound in 2016
Recent denim sales reveal the importance of offering newness and basics at retail. The NPD Group reported…
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Report: Change in Footwear Spending Sends Warning Signs for Retailers
While the apparel industry continues to grow, and despite last year’s increase in footwear and accessories…
Women are Buying Jeans Again; Sales are Up for the First Time in Years
Athleisure may have taken a bite out of denim, but it hasn’t killed it, and women are opening up their…
Off-Price Buyers Now Account for 75% of US Apparel Purchases Across All Channels
If it seems like people only shop at discount stores today, that's because it's true.
Sports Bras are Staple Piece of Millennial Women’s Wardrobes
The days of Victoria's Secret peddling super-padded bras are seemingly over—for now, at least.
Retailers Turn to In-House Brands to Woo Price-Conscious Consumers
Amid the chorus of department-store chains blaming the warmer-than-usual winter for their weak fourth-quarter…
<b>Marshal Cohen</b> on Luxury, Expansion & <em>Passé Omnichannel Efforts</em>
Comparable sales have been down at luxury department stores, however, February brought a wave of new store…
Marshal Cohen on Luxury, Expansion & Passé Omnichannel Efforts
Comparable sales have been down at luxury department stores, however, February brought a wave of new store…
Millennial Women Buy Bras More Often Than Older Generations
It's news to no one that the Millennial love for athleisure has caused clothing stores to carry more casual…
Happier Holidays? Consumers Plan to Spend More During 2015 Holiday Season
The NPD Group released its 2015 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey, which showed that this year consumers are…
NPD: Bilingual Hispanics Spend More Online Than Other US Shoppers
According to a report released Monday by market research firm The NPD Group, Hispanic Americans spend 20…
Survey: Back-to-School Shopping Gets a Late Start
Consumers continue to shop with a ‘buy now, wear now’ mentality. As a result, they are getting a late start…
Older Millennials are Loyal to Denim
The denim industry may have begun singing the blues prematurely. The NPD Group reported that overall dollar…