🤝 American Eagle Taps Sydney Sweeney to Reinvent Denim

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

A sharp decline in international tourism could slash U.S. retail spending by up to $20 billion this year. Cities like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles—where tourist foot traffic drives luxury and discretionary sales—are expected to feel the biggest hit. Retailers that depend on non-resident shoppers may need to revise forecasts and redirect marketing to domestic consumers. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

Label Grocer, a growing Canadian chain, is quietly outperforming competitors with an old-school approach: minimal branding, low prices, and no-frills shopping. Its model shows that retailers don’t always need sleek decor or loyalty apps to grow. By focusing on supply chain efficiency and essentials, it’s winning over value-conscious shoppers who want low prices over brand polish.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Most stores treat shelf talkers as simple price or promo tags. Flip the script. Use QR codes that track which items get scanned most, and tie them to short customer surveys or coupons. It’s a low-cost way to learn what gets attention—and why.

🧐 Shopper Insights

Potatoes USA has launched its first set of regional sales reports, giving retailers a clearer view of how fresh potato trends vary by state. The move aims to help grocers fine-tune local assortments instead of relying on national data. It’s a new way to push growth in a mature category that’s often overlooked in the fresh aisle.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - American Eagle

American Eagle has teamed up with actress Sydney Sweeney for a new denim campaign targeting younger consumers. The brand is betting on star power and everyday styling to breathe life into the jeans category. The collection mixes laid-back fits with nostalgic washes, aiming to bridge the Gen Z style gap between fashion and comfort.

🌱 Eco Trends

The eco-friendly baby product category is picking up speed, with bamboo-based fabrics replacing synthetics in diapers, wipes, and clothing. Parents are driving the demand for sustainable, skin-safe materials—creating a new market that blends health, ethics, and performance. Brands are moving fast to meet these preferences without sacrificing quality or price.

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