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This Thursday is Juneteenth, which is meant to recognize the end of slavery in the US, but don’t expect those staying open to offer any holiday-branded deals. While some brands attempted to use the relatively new federal holiday as an opportunity for promotions, the practice has garnered criticism in recent years for crassly commercializing the holiday.
Here’s what else is going on in retail this week:
In data releases: The Commerce Department’s May retail sales data is due out this Wednesday. The April report showed a month over month increase of 0.1% from March and a 5.2% increase from the previous April. Some blamed that lackluster reading on tariffs dampening demand. This report could show more evidence of tariff headwinds, but a 90-day pause on the heaviest China tariffs could mitigate that effect.
In legislation: A New York law goes into effect this Friday requiring modeling agencies to register their business and hold themselves to certain duties and responsibilities, including a mandate to disclose any royalties received by an agency due to a model that it no longer represents. The Fashion Workers Act also stipulates that agencies can no longer “create, alter or manipulate a model’s digital replica using AI without clear, conspicuous and separate written consent from the model.”
In conferences: The Outdoor Retail Show is coming to Salt Lake City this Wednesday through Friday. The B2B gathering highlights a mix of brands, suppliers, and designers specializing in outdoor sports, including apparel, footwear, and other types of gear. Speakers include Cotopaxi CEO Lindsay Shumlas; Salomon’s VP of supply chain Jenni Staudacher; and Cascale sustainability director Joleen Ong.