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Timing ad buys to seize on key engagement windows: Our Industry KPI data reveals Gen Z has predictable spikes in searches for apparel, gaming content.

HBO's hit show 鈥淭he White Lotus,鈥� is extending its off-screen influence with a series of retail partnerships. Though the show revolves around miserable rich people on vacation, it keeps viewers engaged with fashion, scenery, and unattainable luxury. Brands including Banana Republic, H&M, and Kiehl鈥檚 have seized the opportunity.

Starbucks launched its Pumpkin Spice Latte before Labor Day, Doc Martens鈥� yellow stitching now outlines open-toed shoes, and Ugg wants to stay in consumer鈥檚 closets year-round. In retail, seasonality has become a suggestion. Ugg, which rose to fame for its collection of fur boots, places its new line of Mary Janes and sandals in the first warm days of the season in its global campaign 鈥淏ring Spring Energy." Made alongside agency Young Hero, the spot which launched this month features musician HANNI and her friends, who all romp around in the sun while sporting the collection.

Secondhand apparel delivered its strongest annual growth since 2021 last year: The category is poised to continue its up-and-to-the-right trajectory as tariffs push up the price of new clothing.

Forever 21鈥檚 long-shot plan to emerge from bankruptcy involves copying Shein: The fast-fashion retailer plans to adopt an ecommerce-only model if it fails to find a buyer to manage its stores.

Old is the new new: Across food and fashion retail, brands lean on nostalgic goods and practices to win over shoppers as inflation worries rise.

Shein is in trouble: The fast-fashion marketplace鈥檚 profits fell nearly 40% in 2024, even without the impact of de minimis changes and higher US tariffs.

US apparel ecommerce sales are set to reach $263.18 billion by 2028. To take advantage of this opportunity, brands and retailers need to understand online sales trends as well as shopper behaviors and preferences.鈥�

TikTok Shop鈥檚 sales soared 153% in January: The video app鈥檚 social commerce arm is eating into Shein鈥檚 market share, adding to the hurdles facing the fast fashion company.