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Retail Trends

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The Print Media Paradox & Lyst’s ’25 Q4 Rankings

News and notes on the fiery online debate surrounding the value of print media investments, plus a roundup of the hottest brands in fashion according to Lyst.
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • February 4, 2026
Sarah Shapiro • January 30, 2026
The Week in Shopping: The Taylor Sheridan Effect
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The rise of Tecovas, the Western lifestyle brand making its Super Bowl debut next week, is the latest signal that ‘Yellowstone’- and ‘Landman’-inspired cowboy apparel is moving into the mainstream.
Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • January 23, 2026
Another Saks Exit & The New Versace
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News and notes on Roopal Patel’s exit from Saks Global, Versace’s reinvention, the latest resale trends, and more.
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Sarah Shapiro • January 6, 2026
The Handmaid’s Retail
In a world of hyperbole—“Nike is spiraling!” “Lululemon is a mess!”—analyst Simeon Siegel is a proponent of taking the long, and larger, view. A conversation with the retail realist.
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Lauren Sherman • December 26, 2025
Line Sheet Mailbag: Is the Resale Boom for Real?
With 2025 all but a wrap, we field reader questions on whether anyone’s going to get really rich on the secondhand market, what the hell is next for Flamingo Estate, and when/if our national Labubu nightmare will ever end.
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Sarah Shapiro • December 19, 2025
The Week in Shopping: Beauty’s Red Light District
Beauty might be “recession-proof,” but influencers are monetizing anxiety with LED masks, not lipsticks. Herewith, our exclusive presentation of ShopMy’s top 10 list for 2025.
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Sarah Shapiro • December 12, 2025
The Week in Shopping: Substack Fashion & Timothée Trendcasting
News and notes on the emerging industry color stories, the biggest influencer SKUs, and the dawn of the Substack uniform (if you know, you know…).
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Sarah Shapiro • December 5, 2025
The Week in Shopping: A Totally Unscientific, Still Telling Holiday Retail Survey
According to early indicators, spending and foot traffic are both up in the post-Thanksgiving holiday crush—but that can mean different things to different retailers.
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Sarah Shapiro • December 2, 2025
Republicans Buy Sneakers (& Fine Jewelry) Too
Amid roiling uncertainty in retail, SoCal’s South Coast Plaza has maintained a surprisingly resilient relevance with retailers and shoppers. It generates about $2.6 billion a year, too.
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Lauren Sherman & Sarah Shapiro • November 25, 2025
Phoebe Philo’s Private Sale & Big Luxury’s Holiday Blues
News and notes from the fashion frontlines: A Hearst layoff update, Phoebe Philo’s first private sale, and a holiday shopping forecast.