Archives for June 2013
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Cheering for the Red, White & Blue
Around the July 4th holiday, patriotism runs high. So it is an ideal time for retailers to promote that American original, denim — especially to men, who are particularly loyal…
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To Love & Cherish
Embellishments and advances in fabric treatments have designers insisting a cotton gown is not just for beach weddings, but can be anything the bride wishes: breezy, vintage, formal…and definitely beyond…
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Retail Everywhere: Omni-Channel Apparel Shopping
The boundary between in-store and online apparel shopping is vanishing in the minds of consumers. Offering a seamless or “OMNI-CHANNEL” retail experience to U.S. apparel shoppers across all avenues they…
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Constant Comment
Love that shirt? Write a glowing online review. Hate that shirt? Lodge an online complaint. Online reviews are now ubiquitous – and while some say that could leave a store…
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June 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…
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Forging Relationships
Today, retail is all about engagement: learning what the consumer wants, while promoting products and messages – often without a selling mentality. And it is making everyone more social. McKinsey’s…