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Does Active Pack the Punch to Save the Women’s Category?
Retailers like J.C. Penney and Gap are looking to activewear to either fix or fuel their women's wear sales…
Apparel and Textile Imports Rise in January Amid Trade War Threats
In line with President Trump's threats to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum and trading partners…
Why Gen Z Is Breaking Up With Social and What it Means for Your Brand
The digital natives of Gen Z might spend nearly all of their time on social media but they're finding that…
Zara Adds Bots to Make BOPIS Better
Click and collect at the Spanish fast-fashion retailer has become so popular that robots were deployed to…
From Nordstrom to Nike, Brands Are Paying Attention to Plus-Size Shoppers
Many fashion brands overlook the $21 billion plus-size market by exclusively creating for smaller sizes.
EU Looks to Slap 25% Tariff on Levi’s Jeans in Response to Trump Steel Tariffs
The European Union won't sit idly by if the United States moves forward with President Trump's proposed steel…
Department Stores Look to Women’s, Active and Lean Inventories to Propel Sales, Margins
As department stores executives look ahead to FY 2018, have specific plans for women's apparel, activewear…
Trump’s Steel Tariffs Could Seal NAFTA’s Death and Set Trade Wars in Motion
Trade wars appear to be brewing with more than one of the United States' major trade partners, but President…
Fashion Tech Companies Prove Only a Nimble Supply Chain Can Help Tackle the Fractured Consumer Problem
Today's consumer expects personalized products and experiences, putting more pressure on brands and retailers…
Sneakers Kick Stilettos to the Curb As Shoppers Shun the High Heel
Consumers are voting with their wallets for sneakers and flats at the direct expense of health-harming high…
What it Takes to Leapfrog from Laggard to Leader
At the AAFA Executive Summit on Wednesday, professor Ananth Raman illustrated how a simple idea allowed…
Are Cryptocurrency and Blockchain the New Look For Loyalty?
A major e-comm player and a startup are betting on blockchain and cryptocurrency as the technologies that…
This Study Details How Each Link in the Apparel Supply Chain is Impacting Climate Change
Apparel and footwear manufacturing has always been counted among the environment's greatest pollutants, but…
Footwear Manufacturers Say They Won’t Bring Any Jobs Home if NAFTA Dies
Footwear makers aren't making plans to ramp up U.S. manufacturing—or in some cases even continue sourcing…
Amazon Go Isn’t the Only Seamless In-Store Shopping Experience
Will the omnichannel digital retail solution from these Amazon Go challengers transform the in-store shopping…