Consumer Confidence Slumps to 12-year Low as Americans Fret Over Their Financial Prospects

A person is shopping in a store, browsing through handbags displayed on tables and racks. The setting is brightly lit and organized, with a variety of styles and colors of handbags.

Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial future, with consumer confidence falling to a 12-year low, driven by concerns over inflation and tariffs. The Conference Board’s index dropped to 92.9 in March, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline, and Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business, and jobs reached their lowestRead More

What to expect in retail in the age of AI shopping assistants

AI shopping assistants are poised to transform retail, with companies like Nvidia and Amazon introducing advanced agentic AI capable of handling complex tasks beyond simple inquiries.  These systems can personalize shopping experiences by understanding style preferences, locating ideal products, and managing multiple requests simultaneously, essentially acting as a virtual stylist,Read More

The Future of Online Resale Is Offline

Fashionphile, the RealReal, Rebag, and other digitally native platforms offering millions of dollars’ worth of second-hand luxury items—such as Birkins, Rolexes, other goods— are making significant investments in the creation of their own physical stores as well as selling wholesale to other retailers such as Saks Off Fifth. In 2025,Read More