The Indicator | January 23, 2026
The Indicator | January 23rd, 2026 By Sonal Gandhi The Lead In this week’s news, Kenneth Cole embarks on a major international expansion, H&M collaborates with E.l.f and Brunello Cucinelli launches an AI-powered e-commerce platform. Meanwhile, Tom Holland’s NA Beer BERO gets private-equity backing. ‘INNOVATION MOVES’ Kenneth Cole is launching a major international expansion into 30 […]
The Indicator | January 16, 2026
The Indicator | January 16th, 2026 By Sonal GandhiThe Lead Biggest news coming out of NRF was the Walmart and Google AI announcement where shoppers can soon discover and buy items from Walmart directly through Gemini. While everyone was talking about AI, REI stressed on human connection to differentiate. Meanwhile dry January is now damp […]
The Indicator | January 9, 2026
The Indicator | January 9th, 2026 By Kim Fox The Lead Brand and celebrity collaborations continue to be popular in 2026, with Millie Bobby Brown launching a line at Walmart and Kevin Hart partnering with Authentic Brands Group to co-own and grow his brand. Branded cafes from Uniqlo and Coach have opened, following the idea […]
The Indicator | December 19, 2025
The Indicator | December 19th, 2025 By Kim FoxSenior Marketing Manager at The Lead In this week’s news, pop-ups and in-store experiences continue to be popular with Calvin Klein’s new SoHo store mirroring an NYC loft apartment and T.J. Maxx and Kendra Scott leaning into holiday experiences. Meanwhile, Elliott has built a $1 billion stake […]
The Indicator | December 12, 2025
The Indicator | December 12th, 2025 By Sonal Gandhi Chief Content Officer at The Lead A few high profile partnerships in the news this week – MAC with Chappell Roan, Gap with Summer Fridays and Ruggable with Anthropologie. Meanwhile, Google is back in the smart glasses business with a collaboration with Warby Parker. ‘INNOVATION MOVES’ […]
The Indicator | December 5, 2025
The Indicator | December 5th, 2025 By Sonal GandhiChief Content Officer at The Lead This week’s news, Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales are performed strongly, exceeding expectations despite generally low consumer sentiment. Instead of relying on significant markdowns, brands have successfully implemented new sales-driving strategies. Additionally, AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are becoming […]
The Indicator | November 21, 2025
The Indicator | November 21st, 2025 By Sonal Gandhi Chief Content Officer at The Lead In this week’s headlines, Target is the next big box retailer to partner with ChatGPT, South Korea’s beauty retailer Olive Young to launch in the US and Clarks is launching on Shein. Meanwhile, Marquee Brands acquired Stance, its 19th brand. […]
The Indicator | November 14, 2025
The Indicator | November 14th, 2025 By Sonal Gandhi Chief Content Officer at The Lead A few shopping trends made headlines this week – brands getting on board with the Advent calendar craze, men actively purchasing skin care for themselves and the luxury secondhand market growing faster than primary sales. Meanwhile, SKIMS is now valued […]
The Indicator | November 7, 2025
The Indicator | November 7th, 2025 By Sonal Gandhi Chief Content Officer at The Lead This holiday season, celebrity-led campaigns are a major trend, Lands’ End has reintroduced its customization pop-up, while Ikea and Best Buy are collaborating on in-store experiences. Additionally, Ralph Lauren’s lavish ’90s-inspired holiday collection is currently all the rage. Also, Kimberly […]
The Indicator | October 31, 2025
The Indicator | October 31st, 2025 By Sonal Gandhi Chief Content Officer at The Lead In this week’s highlights, Nordstrom is sending out a 100-page print catalog for the 2025 holiday season as Target tries to restore its style reputation. Meanwhile, Pinterest is trying to woo Gen Z as a safer social platform. ‘INNOVATION MOVES’ […]