Why Nordstrom Steamed Ahead as Old Navy Sank - The Wall Street Journal

Consumers are finally starting to swap sweatpants and tees for dresses and suits; tourism could be the next boost for some apparel brands

Goodbye, sweatpants; hello, dress pants. A clear signal from apparel retailers reporting results lately is that customers are finally starting to dress like adults again. But, just as with the custo… [+148 chars]

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