What to Watch
Retail Weather Realities
Merchants are contending with more extreme weather than ever, but can also benefit by keeping an eye on the…
Wellness Trends to Watch in 2021
Experts project for consumers to take more personal control of their individual health and wellness in the…
Could Coty’s Turnaround Succeed in 2021?
"She arrived on the scene and went, 'What have you guys been doing for the last five years?'"
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The Race to Make a Truly Circular Running Shoe
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Activewear in 2021
Will it continue to grow at record rates?
What 2021 May Bring for Big Tech
After a roiling 2020, the scrutiny on tech's largest companies could intensify next year.
New Tariff Troubles With Vietnam
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Will the Takeovers Take Off?
VF made its dealmaking move with its Supreme acquisition, and plenty of others are flush with cash and…
The State of Retail Bankruptcies in 2021
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Will the Economic Bounceback Continue?
Even with the vaccine now rolling out, the economy is still trying to get back to where it was.