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Analysts Say Sourcing Shifts at Ralph Lauren Set to Improve Margins
Now that things in retail are amiss, companies are taking a closer look at their sourcing and supply chains…
Cowen Analysts Say “Un-Amazon-Able” Brands Will Win at Retail
Retail isn't having one of its better moments.
New Seaborne Shipping Rules Could Increase the Cost of Trade
Back-to-school season could spell back to trouble for shipping when new weight verification rules take effect…
Cowen: “Bloated” Inventory to Pressure Retail Through Spring
Weird weather and the like has many retailers stuck with winter stock, and the surplus will likely plague…
Year in Review: When Denim Accepted Athleisure
In 2015, we asked, “What’s the deal with athleisure?” The buzzword became a full-blown category as denim…
Sequential Brands CEO on Expansion, Licensing and Celebrities
Sequential Brands has been making industry news with its record of creating impressive growth in brands…
Brooks Brothers Execs on Evolving with the New Menswear
Menswear is undergoing an evolution, of both style and business practices, and Brooks Brothers is prepared to…
Saks President on Restoring the Luxury Purveyor’s Luster
Stores need to develop a seamless, omnichannel approach if they want to challenge the dominant position…
Report: Traditional Apparel Battles for Consumer Dollars, Athletic Brands Will Win
In its latest Industry Update, financial services firm Cowen and Company said traditional apparel is getting…
Sourcing Summit Panelists Expect Recession’s Impact on Consumers Will Be Long-Lasting
As the Great Recession disappears into the rear view mirror, there is a growing sense among industry experts…
Sourcing Summit 2014 Takeaway: Athleisure Still Has Legs
There's still plenty of room for growth in athleisure, or active apparel worn as streetwear--a key takeaway…
Cotton’s Decline Unlikely to Benefit Overall Sourcing Costs
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) recently lowered its outlook for cotton prices, which are…