From David Harper at SKTCHD:
“When asked about the year so far, retailers didn’t focus on doom and/or gloom. Instead, they described it as “record-setting” and “spectacular,” amongst a great many other superlatives. Those aren’t words most expect to hear about the direct market, especially when the focus is on the first half of the calendar year, a period often marked by glacial starts and unpredictable consumer behavior. But that’s what we’ve got after what’s proven to be a banner year so far for the shops featured today…”