Rothy’s latest retail concept stands out by tapping into Gen Z and Millennials’ desire for seamless omnichannel shopping convenience, sustainable consumption, and retail activism Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based, sustainable shoe and accessories company, is the latest digitally native brand to open a storefront on Chicago’s…
Apparel Industry Headwinds: Emerging Competitors & Growth of The Resale Market McMillanDoolittle’s Amanda Lai recently joined an expert panel on TD Ameritrade Network to discuss the outlook for the athleisure segment as the country reopens and Americans open their wallets. Lai expands upon recent market…
Earlier this spring, we had the opportunity to travel to the Monterrey area in Northern Mexico to visit leading retailers with one of our valued client teams. As the pandemic began to ebb, we saw crowds of shoppers, bustling restaurants, and innovative retail concepts. Here…
Recent concepts from Charlotte Tilbury and Beautycounter reflect LA’s rise into an increasingly important global beauty market. Los Angeles has long been considered a leading market for health, wellness, and beauty. The sunny weather, proximity to the ocean and outdoor pursuits, and abundance of year-round…
A consumer-driven rise in marketplace popularity, amplified by the digital transformation during the pandemic, calls out to retailers and brands to develop their brand position and drive growth. Brands and retailers that are embracing marketplace opportunities have high growth expectations in the coming years. Our…
Amazon’s latest foray into beauty retail underscores its over-arching mission of becoming Earth’s most consumer-centric company – and achieving dominance by disrupting all aspects of daily consumer life. We’ve come to expect Amazon’s challenges that shake up sleepy and sometimes not-so-sleepy categories of products and…
In honor of Earth Day, we comment on how leading brands are expanding the global opportunity of sustainability in retail to include a strategic focus on the increasingly relevant resale market. This week’s Earth Day celebration has inspired many retailers to release statements centering on…
The path to growth in retail, more than ever depends on effective digital strategies. This past year has changed retail forever, with digital and ecommerce expansion at the forefront. This rapid acceleration has shown there are many ways in which digital growth strategies are manifesting…
In the last week, analyst reports circulated suggesting that Nike reportedly plans to cut ties with at least six of its US wholesale partners, including DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports and Big Five Sporting Goods. The move comes as an apparent…
The Magnificent Mile has long been regarded as Chicago’s premiere shopping district and a destination for tourists and retailers alike. However, the future of the retail corridor has come into question as more and more brands have vacated their flagship locations in recent years. Economic…
