From the Slack: “There’s no such thing as a ‘middle’ in e-commerce anymore.”
Subscriber Hendrik Laubscher, based recently shared some strong insights in the context of the JackThreads flameout. (474 words)
Ledbury’s Paul Trible: “We’re indifferent to this whole activewear thing.”
Menswear is trending towards sweatpants. Ledbury is doing the opposite. (281 words)
Nordstrom’s off-price strategy is becoming a problem.
Is the department store prioritizing short term gains over long term stability and brand equity? (274 words)
Regina Connell: “The solution for big retail lies in thinking small.”
Consumer behaviors are shifting, and e-commerce has brought on much anxiety. But a great deal of the damage has been self-inflicted. (1,077 words)
For the future of the American mall, look to Bangkok.
The American shopping mall is dying, but one development in Thailand is showing them the future. (409 words)
The anti-bling era is in full force: Shoppers prefer pre-owned rarities now.
The pre-owned market is surging – further proof that today’s ‘anti-bling’ movement is just as strong as ever. (382 words)
Scouted: How Estée Lauder’s ownership is finally impacting retail strategy at Le Labo.
We finally get a look at how Lauder’s ownership is steering strategy for the Manhattan-based fragrance firm. (340 words)
Aesop’s new store locations are often based on ‘gut feeling’ – not demographics.
Aesop general manager Thomas Buisson explains the Aesop retail approach. (304 words)
Caraa CEO Aaron Luo: Startups have given up on good, old-fashioned (non-tech) product innovation.
The tech world unilaterally favors digital, connected advancement, over true physical product innovation. That’s a problem, argues Caraa Sport CEO Aaron Luo. (694 words)
Standing up to bad customers – What it takes to build an ‘antifragile’ business.
Applying author Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s philosophy on antifragility to modern menswear business.
