The State of Pre-Holiday Discounts
Is it just us or does it feel like there's more riding on this holiday season than in previous years? With the trade war, looming Brexit, recession whispers, and continued retail disruption, the distractions and naysayers are plentiful. But there's
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Meet the Expert: Amanda O'Sullivan of 24 Seven
Amanda O'Sullivan is the Director of Recruiting at 24 Seven, a top recruiting firm placing candidates in roles in the fashion, beauty, and wellness businesses. StyleSage: Tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to work
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What Rental and Resale Can Teach Retailers
This article was originally published on WhichPLM on October 28. “The global online clothing rental market is expected to reach a value of $1.85 billion by 2023.” 1 “Resale has grown 21x faster than the rest of the retail
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A Slowdown in Handbags?
An analyst note from NPD a few week's back noted that, year-to-date, handbag sales are down 20% from the same time period two years ago. It's data that also happens to mirror the latest teen research from Piper Jaffrey where
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An Inside Look at the Leaders Changing Retail
This week at the 2019 CEO Summit, hosted by Wharton's Baker Retailing Center, a diverse group of retail executives, startup disrupters, and experts from the Wharton School of Business came together to talk about how to power the future of
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The End of Suits?
An article last week in Vox surfaced a shift - not just in fashion trends but societal perceptions - around the suit. Donned mostly by men, it has "historically associated with projecting elegance, authority, and mastery of a profession, those
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A Grand Finale in Paris: Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020
Images courtesy of Getty and Vogue Runway We can think of no better finale to Fashion Month in Paris than the moment yesterday a comedian crawled onto the Chanel runway to crash the show. There were shenanigans on and off
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Your Recap of London and Milan Fashion Weeks
Images courtesy of Getty Images, Imaxtree, Vogue Runway As we near the end of Fashion Month, the trends hitting our Instagram feed just keep on coming. While London and Milan may neighbor each other on the fashion calendar, the two
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