Blonds on Sweet November....oh, and a little social commerce action for December!
Retail Results for November are looking sweet....positive based on momentum all month long. Hear all about what happened, what the customers are thinking, and why the season is expected to be profitable. And if that's not enough, the blonds will provide the December outlook highlighting social commerce as a driving force. Happy Holidays!
The Blonds are BULLISH ON BLACK FRIDAY. Business is robust, will be a record-breaking Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend to round out November at retail. We are looking at a weekend of high margins and patience.....as stores are screaming for more help. Want more Blond? Get it all here on this week's nod to The Blond Report ....Blonds on Black Friday.
This week the Blonds dish on the new guys and gals in town emerging in the ReCommerce market. GlobalData estimates that the total worldwide apparel market (resale and donation) will climb to $51 billion in 2023. The trend in recommerce is a force to be reckoned with. Do not underestimate the power of "used".
"UPCYCLING REPRESENTS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY, IF YOU CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO IT AND SCALE IT PROPERLY...." Mary Epner, Principal, The Blond Report.
Sneak Peek into the Retail Holiday Buzz with the Blonds. Black Friday promotions officially began pre-Halloween. WHY SO EARLY? IS IT THE “SAME-OL’?
The Blonds explore the sizzling puzzling supply chain challenges of today with accomplished supply chain experts - Azeem Subhani and Paul De Luca - CEO and SVP from TEU Global. Learn more about the shocking "new normal" that's driving retailers for Q4 and beyond.
More Blonds on Sustainability. So much to explore....For the fashion players, they have the ability to change the course of the condition of the planet that we leave to our kids. SO, WHY AREN’T WE DOING MORE? And who IS doing it right and making the efforts?
The Blonds deliver crucial chatter about the real meaning of sustainability...are we really saving the planet? What do we need to know about this wave sweeping the retail business?
Q3 is in the books. What were the trends for back to school? The blonds have a fresh perspective on the trends: who is shopping, what is driving their shopping behaviours, and how this will impact your investment decisions for Q4. What are you waiting for? Hallmark Christmas Movies start in 30 days. The holidays are upon us. Don't go into the season naked without the blonds. Check us out on theblondreport.com. xxoo
Last week we heard about bricks, this week is all about clicks. Who is winning in Digital Commerce? Social Commerce slated to ring up $37B in 2021...what is it and why do we care? Check out The Blond Report Episode #5 to hear more plus Early Back to School Results.
In The Blond Report Podcast Episode #4, the blonds take you on a tour of the mall and other edgy new brick formats evolving from the post pandemic frenzy. Trying to get a handle on what trends are driving business for Q3? Time to listen to the blonds. Don't miss this week's chatter "blonds on bricks"....
Crucial driver to retail success: Supply Chain. Hear Blond 1 and Blond 2 discuss sectors at risk with supply chain challenges, and how the post pandemic channel wars are playing out. This episode is a must listen if you need to clear the dust on inventory issues.
The Blond Report is BACK.. with the Blonds dishing on key categories for back to school....home and technology. Why are they important this season? What companies will benefit from the upward trajectory of the businesses? Listen and catch the blond bytes you need to know now. Want more blond? Hit our site: theblondreport.com! Because Blonds have more fun! #BACKTOSCHOOL2021 #TECHNOLOGY #HOME #BLONDSHAVEMOREFUN #THEBLONDREPORT
The Blond Report -- PREMIERE PODCAST EPISODE!
Welcome to our brand new blond podcast! Join The Blonds (Mary Epner + Jeanne McPhillips)for Real Retail Insights from Real Blond Retailers. Key Back to School Trends and trajectory commentary on Fashion Retail businesses reporting this week. Sound bytes for your quick listen. Want more blond? Head over to theblondreport.com....see you there!