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Americans Have Never Felt Worse About the Economy — and the Numbers Disagree
Sentiment sits near record lows while jobs and spending hold up. The disconnect isn’t a puzzle to explain away — it’s a report from the checkout line.
The American Fashion Comeback: Ralph Lauren’s 14% Growth Story
Ralph Lauren closed its 2026 fiscal year with 14% growth to $8.1 billion, beat quarterly expectations and paid a September dividend — as icons from Ralph Lauren, Coach and Gap lead an American fashion revival.
Reinvention, Not Eulogy: Bloomingdale's CEO Olivier Bron on the Future of the Department Store
In a September 2026 interview with Monocle, the French chief executive argues that America's department stores don't need saving — they need reimagining, from discovery to dining.
UK Food Inflation Cools to 2.5% as Supermarkets Lean on Promotions
The BRC-NIQ monitor shows meat and dairy deals pulling grocery inflation down — but fruit and chocolate are still climbing, and retailers warn their margins are stretched.
ASOS Names Law Roach Its First Stylist in Residence in a Bet on Guidance Over Algorithms
The "Image Architect" behind Zendaya's most famous looks will style six ASOS Magazine covers and shape the retailer's fashion point of view — starting with a simple insight about how we shop.
Less Spend, More Sales: How AVO Grew Revenue 221% While Cutting Ad Budgets 78%
Between August 1 and September 11, 2026, Digital Brands Group's collegiate brand AVO grew revenue 221% year over year — while cutting digital marketing spend 78% and delivering 3.65x return on ad spend. A masterclass in efficiency over volume.
Starbucks' Turnaround Playbook: Why 8.1% Growth and 250 Closures Go Together
In late September 2026, Starbucks posted 8.1% North American same-store sales growth — and announced 250 store closures in the same breath. Under CEO Brian Niccol, the coffee giant is proving that growth and pruning are two halves of one strategy.