Stock markets have plummeted, stores nationwide have closed — whether temporarily or for good — and the daily news makes one narrative clear: the state of fashion retail is bleak in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Retail sales dropped by a record low of 8.7 percent in March, marking the steepest decline since the […]
Monthly Archives: May 2020
How the Pandemic Will Change American Streets
Last weekend, I walked a mile along M Street in Washington, D.C., where I live, from the edge of Georgetown to Connecticut Avenue. The roads and sidewalks were pin-drop silent. Movie theaters, salons, fitness centers, and restaurants serving Ethiopian, Japanese, and Indian food were rendered, in eerie sameness, as one long line of darkened windows. […]
The Retail Armageddon Is Here
Updated: May 4 ” I think for restaurants and the service industry, there is going to be a morbidly high company death rate. My worry is the dining establishments that make it through are going to be the big chains, and we’re going to remove the extremely eclectic mix that makes America and going out […]
The Ratings Game: Neiman Marcus is just the start: Analysts expect 100,000 stores to close by 2025
Many retailers have shuttered their stores amid the COVID-19 outbreak. UBS analysts think a lot of stores will remain shuttered for good over the coming years. Analysts forecast 100,000 stores will close by fiscal 2025, with apparel retailers the hardest hit at 24,000 closures. Most categories will be impacted, with consumer electronics expected to see […]
Vestiaire Collective’s CEO: Self-disrupt to stay up to date with consumers’ progressing wants and needs
If you enjoy luxury fashion, the probability is that you’ve already become aware of– and even utilized– Vestiaire Collective The brand, very first set up in 2009 by co-founders Fanny Moizant and Sophie Hersan, permits fashion lovers to buy and offer secondhand items online Unlike other technology startups and scaleups, Vestiaire Collective’s co-founders don’t hold […]
Must Check Out: Barbour Collaborates With Supreme, Weibo Enters E-Commerce
Image: Christian Vierig/Getty Images) These are the stories making headlines in style on Monday. Barbour works together with Supreme Barbour is the latest brand to dip its toes into streetwear with a Supreme collaboration. The British heritage brand name teamed up with the skate label-turned-fashion powerhouse on a collection of a waxed cotton items, including […]
Could Livestream Shopping Offer Next-Generation Entertainment For Those Stuck In The House?
Getty E-commerce has actually kicked into high equipment as shelter-in-place policies force many individuals to move their shopping habits online. While grocery and vital items have actually been the main chauffeur of present online sales, a recent Kantar research study commissioned by Detail Online indicates that lots of other e-commerce classifications such as clothing, house […]
How Do You Shoot Fashion E-commerce Throughout a Pandemic?
Rachel Nguyen for Reformation Screen grab: Reformation As we continue to stay home, consumers are increasingly relying on online shopping to acquire their requirements, or perhaps even simply to pass the time. E-commerce sales are actually up in the U.S., and although garments sales aren’t as strong as other classifications at the moment, fashion brand […]
The best Squarespace templates for your blog
Whether you’re a travel, food, or fashion blogger, or you simply want to create a blog with your friends, these are some of our favorite blog templates on Squarespace. Best for Travel Bloggers Native With easy social media integration and location display, this clean, scrolling page template is a natural choice for travel bloggers. All […]
The best Squarespace templates for your blog
Whether you’re a travel, food, or fashion blogger, or you simply want to create a blog with your friends, these are some of our favorite blog templates on Squarespace. Best for Travel Bloggers Native With easy social media integration and location display, this clean, scrolling page template is a natural choice for travel bloggers. All […]
