🌿 Vegan Clothing Gains Ground in Sustainable Fashion

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Many national chain stores, including Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, and Target, are closing their doors for 24 hours on Easter Sunday, April 20. These closures are part of a growing trend where retailers give employees a break on major holidays. While some chains remain open, many use the day to acknowledge the Easter holiday and respond to slower in-store traffic during spring holidays. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

French ski and lifestyle brand Fusalp is ramping up its U.S. presence. CEO Alexandre Fauvet explains how the company is navigating tariff hurdles while building a luxury lifestyle identity. The brand's approach focuses on boutique locations, selective partnerships, and aligning products with aspirational storytelling.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Feature capsule collections or exclusive products co-created with local artists or makers. It attracts community engagement, drives store visits, and adds authenticity to brand storytelling.

🧐 Shopper Insights

Porsche Cars North America reported delivering 20,044 vehicles in Q1 2025—its second-best first quarter ever. The Macan and 911 models led the charge. This uptick in premium auto sales may reflect consumer confidence in higher-end segments, offering insight into spending patterns across other luxury retail categories.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Scientific Games

Scientific Games’ new SCiQ technology is helping the North Carolina Education Lottery streamline retail operations. With real-time inventory tracking and data analytics, retailers can better manage scratch ticket stock, reduce theft, and improve overall efficiency at the point of sale.

🌱 Eco Trends - Vegan Clothing

The vegan clothing market is expanding quickly, driven by sustainability concerns, ethical fashion trends, and changing consumer values. More brands are integrating cruelty-free and plant-based materials into their collections, aligning with a growing segment of eco-conscious shoppers.

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