Musings of a Merchandiser

Musings of a Merchandiser

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When Sparkle Misbehaves
From the Sidelines to the Sidewalk, Sequins Are No Longer Waiting For December
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A Merchant's Cardio
20,000+ Steps, Five Stores, and the Chase for the Mary Jane Everyone Wants
Sep 9 • 
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The Primary Palette
Blue, Red, and Yellow Prove That Three Shades Can Power a Whole Season
Sep 2 • 
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August 2025

A Battle of the Coa(s)ts
When Outerwear Goes Head to Head
Aug 26 • 
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Birkenstocks: Hype or Hell No?
A Merchandiser’s Take on the Sandal Debate
Aug 19 • 
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Freshman Energy
Merchandising Fall Like It’s a Brand-New Semester
Aug 12 • 
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Who’s a Good Consumer?
An Ode to the Pets Who Changed Us and the Merch That Honors Them
Aug 5 • 
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July 2025

Urban Outfitters: A Vision Sold Separately
The Company is Winning on Paper, But is Anyone Actually Inspired In-Store?
Jul 25 • 
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I Almost Threw Them Away
How A Forgotten Jewelry Box Became My Most Meaningful Collection
Jul 22 • 
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Duffle Bag Dreams
From Bunk Beds to Bergdorf, the Camp-Coded Details I Can’t Resist This Summer
Jul 15 • 
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Intro to Stripes at Sturm University
A New Course on the Basics of Why Stripes Work and Why I Love Them
Jul 8 • 
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Dressed Like a Snack
The Best Fruit Accessories That Are Ripe for Summer Styling
Jul 1 • 
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