April 19, 2017
The Harris Poll’s 29th annual EquiTrend Study reveals 2017’s strongest brands across the media, travel, financial, automotive, entertainment, retail, restaurant, technology, household and nonprofit industries, based on consumer response.
Measuring brand health over time, the EquiTrend Brand Equity Index is comprised of three factors—Familiarity, Quality and Purchase Consideration—that result in a brand equity rating for each brand. According to a Harris Poll press release, the brands ranking highest in equity receive the Harris Poll EquiTrend “Brand of the Year” award for their respective categories. This year, more than 100,000 U.S. consumers assessed more than 4,000 brands across more than 450 categories.
Here are the top-ranking brands in the fashion industry:
Department Store Brand of the Year
- Kohl’s Department Stores
- Macy’s Department Stores
- JCPenney Department Stores
Footwear Store Brand of the Year
- DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
- Journey’s Shoe Stores
- Foot Locker
- Shoe Carnival Stores
Luxury Department Store Brand of the Year
- Nordstrom Department Store
- Saks 5th Avenue Department Store
Off-Price Retailer Brand of the Year
- TJ Maxx Stores