Articles by Kristopher Fraser
Retailers hiring holiday staff numbers reflective of state of economy
Oct 14, 2022 - Retail
Holiday hiring at retailers has always been a sign of a healthy economy. People are shopping more, seasonal paychecks are putting more money in retail workers' pockets, and retailers have high hopes of ending Q4 with a healthy bottom line. This year with caution over inflation, holiday hiring is looking like a mixed bag, reflective of retailers'...
Holiday season to see more promotions as retailers try and stay in the black amid inflation
Oct 14, 2022 - Retail
Holiday shopping is a behemoth to reckon with. Between the many holidays for gifting between November and December, it is one of the busiest times of year for retailers. From Black Friday to the day before Christmas, retailers expect peak holiday traffic, and all our hoping to end their Q4 and fiscal years on a high note after the holiday...
Brides Demand for Intricate Details Currently Driving Bridal Market
Oct 13, 2022 - Fashion
New York Fashion Week Bridal returned for its annual slate of white dresses and bridesmaids’ gowns. This season, which officially kicked off on October 11 and runs until October 14, will see collections from top designers including Vivienne Westwood, Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, Reem Acra, Badgley Mischka, Viktor & Rolf, and Ines di Santo. By the...
Future Market Insights predicts exponential growth for sportswear and workout clothes
Oct 7, 2022 - Business
Fitness is a multi-billion dollar market. That includes everything from gym memberships to dietary supplements, and, of course, workout clothes. The global workout clothes market is so sizable that Future Market Insights has predicted it will reach 384.8 billion dollars by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2 percent through 2032. The valuation of the...
LA Fashion Week set to relaunch
Sep 30, 2022 - Fashion
It’s back, bold, and beautiful. Los Angeles Fashion Week is set to return from October 6 to 9, but this time around it’s taken on a whole new life. N4XT Experiences recently acquired the event, and now calls Ciarra Pardo, the former CEO of Fenty Corp., their new president. N4XT acquired LA Fashion Week in January of this year, inheriting the...
How will inflation affect consumer spending?
Sep 28, 2022 - Business
The multi-million dollar word on every retailer’s lips right now is inflation. Despite the Inflation Reduction Act passing through the House and the Senate, and signed by President Biden, inflation is still poised as an issue for the state of the economy. CNBC recently reported that 70 percent of Americans are looking for extra work to combat...
Is influencer marketing worth the hype?
Sep 27, 2022 - Business
Influencer marketing has become a major component of the fashion industry since the birth of the Instagram influencer. Since then, influencer marketing has grown to incorporate other social media platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. With the number of people going viral nowadays and the influencer market becoming so saturated, there’s a...
Brands at Coterie and Magic successfully weathering inflation
Sep 26, 2022 - Fairs
Historically, during times of a recession, because let’s face it, we are in one, buyers tend to become more conservative about how much they are buying. They tend to stick to brands and products that have sold well or sold through in the past, and are more reserved about their orders. However, this recession is proving unlike any other. This...
COS debuts at New York Fashion Week with see-now-buy-now show
Sep 16, 2022 - Fashion
H&M’s COS is on a mission to establish itself further within the realm of established fashion brands. The brand, which launched in 2007, has grown to over 30 markets worldwide. They have become known for their higher-end quality compared to their parent company H&M’s approach to fast fashion. What better way to solidify your place as a fashion...
Deveaux relaunches at New York Fashion Week
Sep 16, 2022 - Fashion
Please, call it a comeback. That’s what Deveaux has been planning for their first runway show since the COVID-19 lockdown. At New York Fashion Week, the brand founded by Andrea Tsao had a relaunch that saw them stepping out of its previously minimalist comfort zone. Founded in 2015, the brand was known for approachable, relaxed silhouettes and...