McMillanDoolittle’s Emerson Delgado joined The Schwab Network’s Trading360 to discuss American Eagle’s recent performance. Although AEO beat forecasts, he notes several important trends to keep an eye on within fast fashion: Aerie has been the primary growth engine for AEO for years now: what will the…
As part of Walmart’s plan to cut a gigaton of emissions by 2030, the leading retailer is currently targeting reductions through strategic packaging solutions. In the global retail sector, most emissions lie in product supply chains rather than retail stores or distribution centers. As the…
Performance FY 2023 Like a championship athlete, Nike continues to reach new heights and break records, leaving its competition in the dust. According to its latest earnings report, Nike delivered mid-teens growth and exceeded $50 billion in revenue during the fiscal year 2023, adding $7…
What began as Amazon’s Prime Day promotional event in July has evolved into a full-fledged promotional week, with Target, Walmart, and others participating in what some are now calling “Black Friday in July”. Will consumer demand for discretionary goods match last year’s high levels? Can…
McMillanDoolittle and the cofounders of NYC-based sustainability agency bgood collective (pictured) are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership, combining McMillanDoolittle’s industry leading expert strategic planning with bgood collective’s experienced sustainability specialty. Sustainability Has Entered the Forefront of Consumer Preferences (Finally) McMillanDoolittle…
It’s no secret that brands, retailers, and American culture have long marketed and celebrated youth – often with the not-so-subtle implication that aging should be counteracted, reversed, or at least disguised. Ageism has long plagued US retail with a bias toward marketing and catering to…
During the Covid-19 pandemic customers relied on curbside pickup, buy online, pick up in store and home delivery to shop for essentials while physically distancing from others. And although retailers were quick to offer and expand these services, they are continually looking for new ways…
Retail partnerships work to combine the strengths of brands and retailers to create newness in familiar stores, promote brand awareness, and establish a unique and exciting customer experience. Two strategic beauty partnerships recently opened their doors this summer – Ulta Beauty shop-in-shops at Target and…
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…
On Tuesday, Kohl’s announced a partnership with Facebook to use the social media giant’s consumer information to select a merchandising assortment. The assortment – featuring new or unknown brands – is entitled “Curated by Kohl’s,” and is part of CEO Michelle Gass’s efforts to enhance…
