More From Catherine Salfino
The Mall is Dead, Long Live the Mall
Last winter, the post-holiday season was pretty dismal for those in retail. As stores were shuttering doors…
A Natural Solution For Activewear Sales
With the many stories touting the strength of athleisure apparel mixed with the aisles of workout apparel in…
How Brands and Retailers Can Use Digital to Boost Sales
Go into any hardware, home goods or electronics store and you’ll likely see digital assistants helping…
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Today’s Product Mix Should Cater to Consumer Demand for More Versatile, Seasonless Apparel
It would make sense for retailers to offer versatile pieces that shoppers could see playing a part in their…
Despite Retail Headlines, Athleisure Category Remains Strong
A cursory look at the activewear industry might lead one to think the market is having a rough time—thanks in…
Brands Increasingly Turn to Tech to Help Consumers Get Online Apparel Shopping Right
It’s no secret that buying apparel online isn’t easy, for either the consumer or the retailer. Consumers have…
Consumers and Retailers Can Help Denim Go From Blue to Green
With Earth Day coming up Saturday, thoughts are centered on sustainability, and Blue Jeans Go Green, a denim…
Quest for Speed and Customization Forces Re-imagined Supply Chains
We live in a time when brands may very well be making clothes halfway around the world. It’s also an age when…
All Eyes Ahead: Looking Forward to Retail 2017
It will be a few weeks before we know how things shook out for Holiday 2016, but industry experts already…
In Modern Shopping, Price <em>Vies</em> With Convenience
It’s the holidays and let’s face it: discounts and promos are the biggest retail driver of the season. Sure…
In Modern Shopping, Price Vies With Convenience
It’s the holidays and let’s face it: discounts and promos are the biggest retail driver of the season. Sure…
With Election Over, Let the Holiday Shopping Begin
With the long-awaited U.S. presidential election finally past us, the nation’s populace can switch its focus…
Changes in Commuting Styles Puts Emphasis on Performance
Guys are driving less and riding bikes more—even to work—and that’s influencing what they wear to the…
Consumers Want New Collections in Stores More Often than Brands Think
Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and every other form of social media have been filled with photos from the…
Fashion Influencers: <em>Star Power Continues to Enthrall</em>
Celebrities and endorsements have been around since the dawn of …well, celebs themselves. From Charleton…