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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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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…
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Fast Transformation
When consumers think “fast fashion,” their first thought might not be sustainable fabrics. But after years of hearing about how they are peddling “throwaway” apparel, leading retailers of low-price, trendy…
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Old Faithful
Back in 1873, the airplane had yet to be invented, horses were the most popular mode of transportation, indoor plumbing was a luxury — and denim jeans were born. While…
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The ‘I’ of the Tiger
The potential held by China’s enormous population never fails to quicken the pulse of retailers. And e-commerce, especially via mobile devices, is one of the hottest avenues for doing business…
Supply Chain
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Making Green the New Black
Corporate social responsibility is not about minding one’s manners on Facebook and Twitter, but about embracing sustainability models. Gucci has adopted a “Sustainable Value” philosophy, and says a supply chain…
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Countering Showrooming
A specialty grocery store in Australia made headlines around the world when it began charging a $5 fee for simply browsing. But experts say this reaction to showrooming – researching…