More From Catherine Salfino
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Denim Makers in Active Pursuit of Innovation
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Apparel Retail: Boomers Still Vital but Gen Y Shows the Love
Millennials are often characterized as not having money for rent but—perhaps to the frustration of…
Will Athleisure Become the <em>New Office Wear</em>?
About six or so years ago, teen girls at high schools everywhere paired Ugg boots with sweatpants during the…
Sales: It’s a Love/Hate Relationship for Both Stores and Shoppers
Buying clothes can be considered either fun or necessary, depending on the purpose. But shopping can…
Come Earth Day, Reflecting On & Continuing Eco Improvements
A lot of people around the world celebrated Earth Day 2016 last week, all part of an effort to build the…
Mining All That Data Keeps Supply Chain Running Smooth
By now, everyone has heard about big data — those large data sets that reveal shopping patterns, style…
On The Plus Side, Things are Looking Up
While fashion shows and women’s glossies are filled with hyper thin girls, the reality is their body types…
New Technology & Construction Lead Cotton to the Great Outdoors
Cotton is not usually the first fabric that comes to mind in the outdoors market, but new treatments and…
How Data Can Help <b>Big Brands</b> Offer <em>Mom-and-Pop</em> Personalization
Believe it or not, there was a time when shoppers on the East Coast didn’t recognize all the stores on the…
Heritage Styling and Fabrics Keep Men’s Denim Market Strong
Walking the aisles of the recent New York menswear market week shows, one thing was clear: despite all the…