Retailers are constantly being urged to up their social media presence. But that doesn’t mean they should simply join another social network and then forget about it. In the rush…

In the competitive world of retail, the grand prize is a loyal customer. But with today’s expansive apparel shopping choices — from mass market to department stores, independent boutiques to…

Unemployment numbers are down and summer retail sales are up in the U.S. A good portion of the purchasing increase may be related to a seasonal boost, but certain gauges…

More than 30 years ago, Halston and JC Penney made history with the first high/low, designer/retailer collaboration. The pioneering venture did not resonate with critics, however, who felt Halston was tainting…

When shopping for apparel online, many consumers get around their apprehension that something won’t fit or feel right by walking away from their computers and going into the desired store…

The more things change among male and female shoppers, the more they stay the same.  Men might be taking more of an interest in fashion than their dads did, but…

Perhaps credit goes to the hipsters, but consumers are showing an increased interest in products that are local, sustainable, curated, hand-crafted and the like. And a number of websites are…

Imagine customers visiting a shopping center 100 times or more per year.  If that sounds crazy, consider this: 44% of health club members use their gym 100 times annually, according…

Consumers are spending more than ever on e-commerce items; online spending grew 14% in 2013, according to the analytics firm comScore.  But most shoppers look at apparel buying as an…

Walmart first established the gold standard of supply chain planning when it used its size and power to reduce costs and offer competitive pricing. Fast fashion, too, embodied speed and…