We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. April 2026: Strong Traffic, Continued Resilience April saw positive growth, despite continued macroeconomic headwinds. Compared to last year, orders and demand were up led by growth in apparel. Despite growth, many brands saw Read More April 2026 Trends
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Optimizing Cooperative Database Response
As I talk to industry colleagues, I frequently hear the lament that prospecting and the cooperative databases do not perform like they used to. The common response is to simply reduce prospecting until cost-of-customer-acquisition goals are realized. Unfortunately, this also results in fewer new customers being added to the buyer file and, eventually, significantly fewer Read More Optimizing Cooperative Database Response
Summer To-Do List: Deep Work with a Beach Ball
In my closing session at last month’s CohereOne Integrated Marketing Summit, I shared several concepts from authors’ work whose messages have significantly influenced my strategic branding work. In case you missed the Summit (a wonderful gathering of curious, smart and growth-oriented marketers, merchants and creatives!), may I suggest you add this excellent and thought-provoking book Read More Summer To-Do List: Deep Work with a Beach Ball
Attention Retailers: Be Mindful of Your Moments
In less than six weeks, this retail holiday season will be over. The season you and your brand leaders have strategized, forecasted, sweated over and meticulously orchestrated. No doubt, right now all hands are on deck as calls, orders and customers walk through your doors or enter your web portals. I wish you well. I Read More Attention Retailers: Be Mindful of Your Moments