2026

Gap ended 2025 strong, with 5% sales growth driven by viral campaigns and brand collaborations, marking seven consecutive quarters of gains. Other mall brands like Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works are also showing signs of recovery, but face competition and declining mall traffic. Nostalgia, especially for the ’90s,…Read More

Retailers are increasingly charging return fees this holiday season as they try to reduce the high costs of processing returns, which total an estimated $850 billion annually. Many major stores now charge between $4 and $12 for mail-in returns, while some items, such as electronics at Best Buy, can cost…Read More