Publisher's Blog

As an industry we have successfully navigating many a stormy sea . . .

“Unfortunately, this turmoil will not soon end, certainly not by the end of an election cycle.. ."

“There is definitely concern and awareness about costs, but there is a prioritization happening.. ."

The world has always been crazy. . . you’ve survived, been tested and found success. . .

Essentially, we’ll see continued and periodic price increases and transportation surcharges from brands/manufacturers. . .

Early reports indicate that the engagement season of late 2021 may have been record-setting as well. . .

Judging from the attitudes, attendance and activity at last month’s Bridal Pop-Up events, the dark cloud hanging over us this long winter of COVID is finally lifting.

Though we still have a ways to go to get back to pre-COVID sales volume numbers, we are seeing a glimmer of activ- ity nationally that seems to speak of a potentially fuller rebound by June. Granted, these glimmers are brighter for some regions of the country such asFlorida and Texas, but even in “hot spot” California stores are reporting an increase in activity. We’re ...

Have faith in your abilities and your heart. We do.

Bridal retail is uniquely positioned to survive

The cancellation and postponement of Bridal Markets is a stark reminder that to best weather this storm, we need to continue to support one another

As if bridal retail isn’t difficult enough what with the speed of changing bride demographics and shopping preferences; the ongoing and very visible financial struggles of David’s Bridal and its impact on consumer confidence; the shifting and vanishing bridal media landscape, and the promotions from increasingly sophisticated direc-to-consumer web-sites that siphon sales from brick-and-click ...