Tara Donaldson
American Apparel Uses Controversial Bangladesh Ad to Tout Its Own Ethics
Made in USA retailer American Apparel recently released another one of its notorious ads, this time depicting…
Kmart, Sears, American Apparel Top List of Least Engaging Brands
No retailer wants to make the list of “least engaging brands,” but Kmart, Sears and American Apparel each…
How Retailers are Using Innovation to Capture Today’s Consumer
Offering options to buy online, in-store and via mobile devices is no longer enough to satisfy the idea of…
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Walmart Issues New Sustainable Chemical Policy
In an effort to improve the safety and sustainability of its products, Walmart has issued a new policy…
H&M to Debut $99 Wedding Dress
Fast-fashion clothier Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) will soon be outfitting brides for less than $100. The…
AAFA: How Technology is Driving Change in Selling and Sourcing
Technology is transforming the retail industry faster than most can fathom, but the American Apparel…
ZDHC Releases Report Outlining Progress Toward Zero Toxicity in Supply Chains
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group recently released its annual report for 2013…
Infor Offers New PLM Application for Brands and Retailers
Business application software provider Infor recently introduced Infor Fashion Product Lifecycle Management…
New App Lets Consumers Find Fashion With a Photo
In the latest effort to offer consumers yet another channel through which to shop, a new app lets customers…
Marks & Spencer Snags Sourcing Execs From Rival Next
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed two former Next Retail Ltd. executives to work as…
100 Workers Faint at Two Garment Factories in Cambodia
More than 100 garment workers fainted at two different factories in Cambodia Thursday. According to The…
Abercrombie & Fitch to Cut Prices in Scramble to Survive
Teen clothier Abercrombie & Fitch said it would cut its prices in an effort to keep pace with competition and…
Retailer Esprit Prioritizes China for Growth
Esprit Holdings Ltd. said last week that the Chinese market will be a big priority over the next two…
UK Retailers Commit to Greening Their Supply Chains
UK retailers have pledged to reduce adverse impacts on the environment and increase sustainability…
Are U.S. Retailers Failing to Take Advantage of FTAs?
When it comes to free trade agreements the U.S. isn’t lacking in strategic partnerships, but retailers are…