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Art Looks to Science To Determine the Right Merchandise for Global Markets

Merchandising used to be an art. Now, by necessity, it’s becoming more of a science. Retailers trying to win not only in their...

They're Back!

With the growth of e-commerce, even more of the products retailers thought they sold during the holiday season end up being returned.

The Japanese Retailer That Built a $800M Business Selling Used Products

Bookoff started off selling used books. Now 90% of its sales are from other categories including apparel, sporting goods, and home products.

The Three Key Elements of Successful Apparel

The combination of function, sustainability, and fashion are the essential blend of attributes needed to drive peak sales today. Today&rsqu...

Why Taiwan Could Be the Next Fashion Hotspot

Taiwan is quietly becoming the newest go-to place for emerging design talent. Few international brands and retailers have discovered it - yet. ...

Fabric Has a New (Fashionable) Attitude

Creativity has burst back into the fabric sector after taking a backseat to performance-backed basics, which had dominated the market for several seas...

Outlook AW 20/21: Fashion (finally) is Back in Style!

Creativity and Color Set to Stimulate the Ready-to-Wear Market for Fall/Winter 20/21. It’s the show that kicks off the new season after the Euro...

Has Mall Become a Four-Letter Word?

“Who failed the customer? Was it the mall or the retailer?” said Lanne Bennett, Vice President of New Business Development with Samuels and Company...

Dressbarn Leaves Market Opportunities for Others

Ascena Group, Inc (USA), which includes Dressbarn amongst its brand portfolio, has announced it will close the entire 605-store chain. Asc...

A Brand That's Built to Outlast Its Celebrity Status

Many brands are touted as the next big thing. Canada Goose is one brand that’s literally built to outlast its current celebrity status.&n...

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