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Consumers Have Reached A Breaking Point After Losing $1 Trillion To Inflation

Ever since retail opened up after the pandemic, the National Retail Federation has gushed over the resiliency of the U.S. economy and the American consumer. In a recent CNBC interview, NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay reported January retail sales were up 4.8% over last year, highlighting: “We have very resilient consumers and people are […]

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To-The-Trade Schumacher Pivots To Consumers For Growth

In the world of interior design, wallpaper is making a comeback. Having reached $1.7 billion globally in 2022, with the U.S. having over one-third market share, the wallpaper and wallcoverings market is projected to advance at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate through 2030. Prized for its ability to add texture, dimension and artistic sophistication […]

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LVMH’s Growth Slowed In Fourth Quarter. Is It An Omen For 2023?

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault opened the 2022 year-end earnings call with a simple statement that summed the year’s accomplishments in a nutshell: “I want to say once again, at the risk of tiring you, record results for the Group LMVH. We achieved just over €79 billion ($86 billion) in revenue,  just over €21 billion ($22.8 […]

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Big Mistake: Starbucks Makes Loyal Customers Work Harder For Rewards

Starbucks is making it harder for its rewards program members to get their freebies. While members will continue to earn the same number of Star rewards points per dollar spent, beginning February 13, the Star points needed to get a free brewed coffee or tea will double from the current 50 Stars to 100. Handcrafted […]

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Out Of Canada Comes Moose Knuckles To Disrupt The Luxury Outerwear Market

In the realm of luxury performance outerwear, two brands stand at the forefront: Canada Goose and Moncler. As formidable competitors in a narrow niche market, they don’t leave a lot of room for a new entrant. Only a certain clientele pays upwards of $1,000 for a down parka when perfectly serviceable ones are widely available […]

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