Apparel Flagged for Potential Xmas Stockouts
December 17, 2025
Apparel is having a better‑than‑feared holiday. Now retailers fear potential stockouts
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Solid consumer spending and a resilient labor will continue to prop up the economy in the coming year, economists at Goldman Sachs said in a year-ahead forecast.
However many people from industry are less confident.
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Apparel is having a better‑than‑feared holiday. Now retailers fear potential stockouts
Optimism for Holiday 2025 is growing as recent Q3 earnings surpass expectations and consumer sentiment improves.
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Leaner buying could put brands at risk of stockouts if sales prove stronger than expected.
Costco is growing apparel sales in a market where other clothing retailers are stumbling.
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