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This year’s holiday shopping season is expected to set new records, with U.S. consumers projected to spend a staggering $253.4 billion online between November 1 and December 31, according to Adobe Analytics. The robust growth, up 5.3% compared to last…
The high-stakes nature of the 2025 holiday retail season is palpable, as outlined in the new strategy report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The message: success hinges on agile planning, pricing discipline, and omnichannel execution in one of retail’s…
In July 2025, a heartfelt op-ed by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, founder of Ami Colé, sent shockwaves through the beauty industry. After just four years in business and a meteoric rise that saw Ami Colé stocked at Sephora, N’Diaye-Mbaye announced the brand’s…
On October 6, 2025, Adobe released its annual U.S. holiday online shopping forecast—and the numbers are headline-making: $253.4 billion in online sales is expected between November 1 and December 31, 2025, up 5.3% YoY from last year and setting an…
Temu, the Chinese cross-border e-commerce juggernaut, is shaking up Europe’s retail landscape with explosive growth, but faces mounting criticism over tax practices, minimal local staffing, and product safety issues. In a new investigation by The Guardian, Temu’s journey is detailed:…
DRESSX is the world’s largest digital fashion retailer and technology platform, powering AR (augmented reality) try-on, virtual garments, and NFTs for Gen Z, digital natives, and brands. Founded in 2020 by Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova in Los Angeles, with…
This September, New York Fashion Week transformed not only the runway but the entire shopping experience as LookingGlass debuted its Clueless AI Closet. Inspired by the iconic digital wardrobe of the 1995 film “Clueless,” this tech-forward platform lets users try…
A latte branded with a Louis Vuitton monogram or an arched pastry served in a Gucci garden, these are no longer just fleeting pop-ups but the heart of luxury’s new hospitality playbook. In 2025, major fashion labels are investing heavily…
A new eMarketer release, leveraging 2025 data from McKinsey & Company, affirms a major shift in the U.S. holiday shopping mindset: 65% of U.S. adults plan to start their holiday shopping ahead of Black Friday this year. The extended shopping…
The 2025 Ryder E-commerce Consumer Study, released by Ryder System on September 16, 2025, delivers a clear message to retailers: 94% of U.S. consumers prioritize cost savings above all else this holiday season, with flexibility and seamless omnichannel experiences close…