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And as a result, its iconic fashion show went away for many years because it was associated with exclusivity. It just brought its fashion show back this year with slightly more body inclusive approach than it has in the past and even had iconic model Tyra Banks once again walking in that fashion show, so it also brought in the nostalgia aspect. And it's just expanded its image. Sarah Marzano (11:01):.

Electronics, apparel, and other general merchandise categories are also excluded from the analysis, making it difficult to get a clear sense of the retailer鈥檚 sales expectations.

But broadly speaking, demand continues to be patchy, especially as more Chinese consumers prioritize spending on services like travel and dining out over physical goods such as apparel and alcohol.

We've talked about this in fashion a lot. Like a standard example we've used before is Abercrombie and Fitch has done a great job of aging with its core consumer while also maintaining being an exciting brand for younger consumers. How can beauty brands do this? How can they remain relevant or become relevant with older consumers? Jacynth Bassett (12:01):.

Coach鈥檚 global AUR increased by mid-single digits, led by North America, thanks to strong demand for its handbags and accessories from younger consumers who are 鈥渢ransacting more frequently鈥� at higher prices, the brand鈥檚 CEO Todd Kahn said on Tapestry鈥檚 earnings call.

Over the longer term, merchants like grill-maker Traeger, fashion brand Steve Madden, and Academy Sports and Outdoors are shifting sourcing away from China. Consumers are also pulling spending forward. Fears that steep tariffs will drive up big-ticket item prices spurred an auto sales spike in Q4.

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Zalando launched a fashion assistant powered by ChatGPT that can help customers find products via a conversational interface. Technology firms are also launching genAI tools for retailers. That should speed up adoption of the technology, particularly among small and medium-sized retailers.

Nonessential spending grew 2.7% YoY in September鈥攖he fastest rate so far this year, as discounts spurred shoppers to spend on clothing and beauty, and Oasis鈥� reunion tour helped boost entertainment spending by 14.4% YoY, per Barclays. Back-to-school shopping also gave retailers a lift during the month, pushing up sales of electronics, clothing, and accessories.

Spanish beauty company Puig鈥攐wner of Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, and Byredo鈥攇rew sales by 11.1% year over year (YoY) in its fragrance and fashion division in Q3. That鈥檚 a faster rate of growth compared with both its Q2 performance and the broader premium beauty market.

While lifestyle and fashion is the leading topic those creators post about, the industries they cover range from food and cooking to technology and gadgets, according to the survey. Social platforms have gone back and forth with native offerings. Instagram shut down its native affiliate program in August 2022, for example.