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Which athletic brands are top of mind for consumers? UBS’ Global Sportswear Consumer Survey, which includes footwear, takes a look at a number of categories that include brand awareness,…
Despite widespread economic concern, the National Retail Federation’s holiday forecast is bright. The retail trade organization said Thursday that retail sales will surpass $1 trillion for…
American consumers are adding sneakers and boots to their holiday lists. U.S. consumers will prioritize holiday gifting this year, even if that raises credit card debt, and there are…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff increases instilled anxiety over shoe price hikes, at least for the better part of 2025, but it might be 2026 when most of those concerns come to…
As the year has continued to be a guessing game of who will reign supreme amid an uncertain market, Generation Z research and strategy firm DCDX’s latest report looks at the top 50…
As the holiday season looms, Generation Z is focusing on prioritizing intentionality with their consumer spending and their well-being. In its recently released “2025 Holiday Trends”…
Hermès’ bags continue to dominate the secondhand market. Given the brand’s renown for its bags’ increasing value and the volatile state of the economy, consumers are turning to the…
Shoe prices in July started to rise after months of declines. The increases appear in lock-step with rising inflation and sharply higher duties paid on footwear imports. According to the…
Klarna and Poshmark on Tuesday revealed a strategic partnership in the Klarna app — created to empower consumers to resell and earn money from their wardrobes. Klarna app users in the U.S.…
The first half of the year was a learning curve for everyone. The economic uncertainties with the ever-changing tariffs put in place, rapid accelerations in artificial intelligence,…
Price increases are on the way. Expectations concerning higher costs form the tariff impact on many consumer discretionary items including apparel and shoes haven’t yet gained substantial…
This year’s Prime Day, aka “Black Friday in July,” occurred in an unsteady retail market: the ever-changing tariffs, the cost of living continuing to rise and a volatile changing stock…
In a conversation presented by Maesa, James Manso, beauty and fashion market editor at WWD, sat down with Piyush Jain, chief executive officer of Maesa, and Erin George, managing director…
U.S. retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, in an apparent stocking up by Americans to beat looming tariff-related price hikes. Total retail sales, excluding…
Japan already has one of the world's biggest ratios of national debt to output (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive…
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July, government data showed on Friday, as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the face of…
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. During China’s go-go years, young…
