The MERA Blog
News, opinion and perspective on the retail industryApparel is Back: New Trends to Drive Sales
With so much sameness in aspirational handbags, newness in apparel is an opportunity.
read moreAthletic Shoes = Cultural Icon
Personalized athletic shoes are becoming a cultural icon. Next stop red carpet? We’ll be watching.
read moreAthletic Trends: Winning the Contemporary Sportswear Game
As shoppers swap denim for yoga-inspired sportswear, we check in on an emerging brand that’s doing it right.
read moreHandbag Trend: Constructed Shapes
Store checks revealed a new look in luxury, but will aspirational brands need to play catch-up?
read moreTime for Smart Watches?
Three distinct strategies are emerging as branded smartwatches hit the market.
read moreThe Authentic American Trend
What to wear when high-waist 80s-styles don’t appeal to you: The classic-American, utilitarian-inspired trend
read moreBest Buy Gets Hitched to Wedding Registries
Love is in the air as couples can now register for big-screen HDTVs, cameras, computers and the always-featured stand mixer
read moreSandals and Shoes Standing on Athletic Trends
Athletic soles combined with fashion uppers driving newness in Spring 2015 shoes and sandals.
read moreUpdate: West Coast Seaport Labor Disputes
Retailers brace for supply chain disruption as West Coast seaport strike nears.
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Welcome to the Mary Epner Retail Analysis blog. News, opinion, quick takes and more from the world of retail.
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