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Fear Factor
Vendors look for innovative ways to combat a shaky economy.
Changing Course
Contemporary companies look toward year-round fabrics and pared-down looks to combat economic uncertainty.
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Combined Efforts
Contemporary makers are putting more effort into young contemporary offerings, and hope to attract customers…
Brands Appeal to Mother’s Day Spending
Mother's Day has become an opportunity for apparel retailers to build brand loyalty among daughters, mothers…
Poppysam Plays Up Casualness
Thinking of a grandfather doesn't typically conjure up visions of contemporary design, but when Emily Siegel…
moving in
Companies are attempting to fill the void between the contemporary and misses' markets.
Moving In
Vendors are reaching out to an older customer by addressing the ambiguity between contemporary and misses'…
Explosive Style
For teens reluctant to hit up some of the city's slicker - and more intimidating - retail haunts, Cherry Bomb…
Caribbean Soul Expands, Upgrades by Goin’ Coastal
Caribbean Soul is taking island escapism nationwide. By changing its name to Goin' Coastal, bringing in…
Tailor Made
To achieve success, contemporary designers adjust their business strategies as well as their looks.