/ THE BACKSTORY

Trend, translated.

Two decades of trend forecasting for the retailers that move millions — Target, Walmart, TJX, Kroger, PetSmart — plus contract work for Future Snoops and Trend Bible.

After 20+ years inside the buying meetings that shape what shows up on shelves across America, I started The Trend Trip to give buyers something a feed can't: the texture of real fabric, the surprise of a store you've never heard of, and the context to know what you're actually looking at.

Every trip is built around your category, your customer, and your calendar — not someone else's list. And every recap is yours: a polished PDF analysis and a live debrief, so the insights don't stop at the airport.

Carrie in France
Carrie in Nice
Carrie at Toy Fair
20+
Years Forecasting
100+
EU Days / Year
12
Categories
15+
Cities Covered

Built different.

Six things that separate a trend trip with The Trend Trip from a trip you booked yourself.

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20+ YEARS

Trend forecasting & contract work with Future Snoops, Trend Bible, and TJX Group.

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MASS RETAIL DNA

Trend & Innovation Manager leading private-label development for Target, Walmart, Kroger, PetSmart.

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CATEGORY FLUENT

Apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, pet, seasonal, gifting, stationery, home décor, party, kidswear.

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TRADESHOW VETERAN

Maison & Objet · Top Drawer · NY Now · Spielwarenmesse · NY Toy Fair.

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FRESH SOURCES

Highlighting lesser-known brands and stores that bring a new focus to your assortments.

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REAL TIME

Feet on the ground, insider knowledge — navigating your trend trip needs as the market moves.

/ TRUSTED BY THE RETAILERS THAT MOVE MILLIONS

TARGET WALMART TJX KROGER PETSMART FUTURE SNOOPS TREND BIBLE