US Open Players Make Fashion Statements, Drive Retail

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 04, 2026 at 19:49  |  1:49  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Dana Telsey — CEO and Chief Research Officer, Telsey Advisory Group

Summary

Dana Telsey discusses how the U.S. Open has become a fashion-and-function showcase that creates retail style trends. She names Nike and Ralph Lauren as brand winners from that visibility, and argues physical retail remains relevant by becoming more experiential and service-led. The conversation also touches on Bergdorf Goodman's differentiated high-touch service model.

  • U.S. Open matches now double as fashion showcases combining function and style.
  • Tennis-driven style trends can support retail brand awareness and sales.
  • Dana Telsey names Ralph Lauren and Nike as winners from athlete visibility.
  • She contends stores are not dead: styling sessions and new designer introductions give shoppers reasons to visit.
  • In-store experiences can drive incremental impulse purchases beyond planned items.
  • Bergdorf Goodman's service model differentiates it through customer relationships and closet knowledge.
Ideas
Dana Telsey CEO and Chief Research Officer, Telsey Advisory Group 0:39
Nike, Ralph Lauren win from tennis fashion
The U.S. Open has become a fashion-and-function showcase that creates style trends, and the brands visible on players benefit from that exposure. Ralph Lauren and Nike are specifically called out as winners capturing the tennis-driven sportswear moment.
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Dana Telsey CEO and Chief Research Officer, Telsey Advisory Group 0:48
Stores remain relevant through experiential retail
Physical stores are not dead; they are becoming experiential venues through styling sessions, designer introductions, and event tie-ins like the U.S. Open. Each reason to visit creates incremental purchases, supporting brick-and-mortar retail.
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Speakers: Dana Telsey  · Tickers: NKE, RL, XRT