Lessons Learnt S/S 18: Overstock
As each season draws to a close, our data and fashion analysts at WGSN Analytics Division put together their strategies for success for the …
Aug 24, 2018
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Fashion retail: Tactical tailoring
Whilst the athleisure look remains the dominant aesthetic, the market has become saturated, leaving female shoppers wanting something fresh and different. Enter tactical tailoring.
Aug 17, 2018
Inclusivity: Its rising importance in the US fitness market
Plus size shoppers in the US now have more choice than ever when it comes to clothing. Boosted by the rise of plus size influencers such as Ashley Graham and Tess Holliday, retailers have needed to respond to these growing demands.
Jun 26, 2018
Fitness & activewear: How to avoid sinking in a saturated market
Ahead of next week’s Big Issues: Activewear report for our subscribers, we identify three strategies that retailers need to be reacting to in the next six months in order to capitalise in this fiercely competitive industry.
Jun 11, 2018
2018 mid-market strategies: How to ride the competitive wave
With Next’s latest financial results released this week, we look at ways in which the retailer is adjusting to the competitive mid-market space. WGSN Instock reports.
May 11, 2018
N Brown: From catalogue to convenience – building an online empire
With its triumphant conversion from a catalogue to a digital retailer, the N Brown group provides a blueprint for success in a struggling mid-market, …
Apr 26, 2018
Menswear: Winning strategies for 2018
Growth in the menswear market is outstripping womenswear. Here’s our how-to guide to win at men's retail in 2018
Apr 20, 2018
Sustainability 2018: Adapting to a new ecosystem
As sustainability continues to play a key role on the UK high street, retail must go further than simply offering sustainable collections - new ethical ecosystems must be developed. Here's our four strategies for success.
Apr 09, 2018
A/W 17/18’s Uptrending and downtrending items: Conquering the US market
Using WGSN Instock data, we uncover the uptrending and downtrending products of A/W 17/18, using new-in volumes, out of stocks and markdowns. Here are our strategies for success in the ever-changing US market.
Mar 21, 2018
AW 17/18’s uptrending and downtrending items: Shaping the 2018 landscape
Using WGSN Instock data, we discover the best and worst performing items of last season by investigating new-in volumes, out of stock levels and markdowns.
Feb 27, 2018
Valentine’s Day: How to compete in an experience-driven economy
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is on the approach- but WGSN Instock data proves little movement within the market. WGSN's Emma Griffin reports
Feb 13, 2018
Convenience and e-commerce: The future of maternity
Data from Instock, WGSN’s retail analytics platform, shows an 11.5% increase in new-in maternity wear year-on-year in the UK. Here are the key takeaways.
Feb 02, 2018