More From Catherine Salfino
On the Hunt for Activewear that Doesn’t Stink
The average person has 2-to-4 million sweat glands. Experts say one hour of exercising can result in…
Retail Goes Virtual to Perfect the Fit
When shopping for apparel online, many consumers get around their apprehension that something won’t fit or…
Consumers Unhappy With Denim’s Fiber Swapping
Denim recently celebrated its 141st birthday — proving that some well-placed nips, tucks and makeovers can…
Meeting the Challenge of China’s Fragmented Consumer Market
Despite a slight economic slowdown in China, Western retailers and brands are still very much interested…
Omnichannel Retail Bridges the Gender Divide
The more things change among male and female shoppers, the more they stay the same. Men might be taking…
Industry Transparency Leads the Charge for Sustainability
If online apparel shoppers look closely at a retailer or brand’s website, they will often find an area…
Designer or Mainstream, Retail is Pumped on Activewear
Are women buying more fitness apparel because they are determined to get in shape, or because casual comfort…
E-Commerce Helps Grow the “Slow Clothes” Movement
Perhaps credit goes to the hipsters, but consumers are showing an increased interest in products that are…
New Retail Centers Aim to Turn Workouts into Shopping
Imagine customers visiting a shopping center 100 times or more per year. If that sounds crazy, consider…
Retailers Invest in Technology to Create Unique Customer Experiences
Consumers are spending more than ever on e-commerce items; online spending grew 14 percent in 2013, according…
Celeb Collaborations Still Key in Apparel Industry
From endorsement deals and lines bearing a celebrity’s name, to stars answering the question of “who” they’re…
As Temps Increase, Retailers Anticipate Shopper Return
This year’s long, hard winter has been blamed for everything from slow housing starts to sluggish retail…
Tech & Collaboration Influence Supply Chain Plans
Walmart first established the gold standard of supply chain planning when it used its size and power to…
Cotton LEADSâ„¢ Resonates with the Textile Industry
Cotton LEADSTM, the program launched last year to raise awareness regarding the responsible growing practices…
Recycling Denim at Retail Adds Life to Old Jeans
Everyone has a favorite pair of denim jeans — until they start fraying or ripping. At one time, some funky…