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The National Retail Federation estimates that approximately $27.9 billion dollars will be spent on Father’s Day purchases this year, a $3.9 billion dollar increase over 2025. The average customer is expected to spend $226 with top purchases being experiences, cards and clothing, with electronics and personal services following closely behind.
Review the National Retail Federation’s Father’s Day Spending Report
For decades Royal Clothiers has served as a retail landmark in Downtown Morgan Hill. From outfitting high schoolers for prom, to tailoring custom suits, to displaying the newest Tommy Bahama products, Royal Clothiers has excelled at pairing high-quality menswear with top-notch customer service. Owner Carlos Perez recently announced his impending retirement and hopes to sell the store to someone who will keep the legacy alive. In recognition of his contributions and community support, he was awarded the 2026 Senate District 15 Small Business of the Year award.
Read more about Royal Clothiers in the Morgan Hill Times.
The retail industry is experiencing yet another Gen Z consumer-led shift, this time away from online shopping and towards In Real Life (IRL) experiences. What was old is now new as retro vibes take front stage and brand loyalty is a thing of the past as style becomes more personal through brand blending. As the largest population in the United States, understanding how and why Gen Z shops is pivotal for retailer success.
Read the full article in Forbes HERE.
In competition with more than 675 entries worldwide, KTGY, the designer of Cura Gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, received five Grand Awards and seven Awards of Merit in the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards competition. These awards represent the oldest and most prestigious design awards program in the nation. The Cura Gallery project (listed as “The EDES”) received an award for the best commercial project.
Read the full article HERE.
Location analytics company Placer.ai published their list of top 10 retailers to watch in 2025, identifying brands that their data collection and analysis platform predicts will be growth accelerators. In the grocery industry Sprouts is the front runner, while the Big Box category features Sam’s Club and H Mart. Mediterranean-based Cava and chicken sensation Raising Cane’s topped the quick service restaurant category and Life Time won the health & wellness award. As it relates to retail, Ashley Furniture, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, and Bluemercury were all frontrunners. The brands mentioned above have continued to evolve and respond to the ever-changing consumer market keeping, them relevant and primed for growth in 2025.
Read the full Placer.ai white paper HERE.
When Dan McCranie decided to build an art gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, he made clear he wanted none of the white walls and sharp lines found in traditional galleries. Instead, he mixed materials, shapes, colors and used mass-timber to design a building that in itself is a piece of art. Cura Contemporary Art Gallery exhibits both emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and beyond in an open and engaging environment. Representing a large variety of styles and mediums, the featured artwork gives a fresh perspective and often has a deep connection to process and materiality. In addition to thoughtfully curated exhibitions, the gallery will host artist workshops, unique culinary experiences, and special events. It is truly a space where culture, community, and hospitality are blended and celebrated.
Read the full article on Architectural Record HERE!
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