Future-Proofing Your Fashion Skills
Gone are the days when an interest in and dedication to the fashion industry were enough to take you along a rewarding and interesting career path. (Though, let’s be honest, was that ever really the case? This industry takes
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VivaTech: An Ecosystem for Innovation
Last week we had the opportunity to participate in VivaTech, a conference and expo that showcases and connects startups with a community of business leaders, investors, press, and partnership opportunities. As a part of this ecosystem, we exhibited under the
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What's New: May 13
This week there's a few shoe launches to note from Teva and Outdoor Voices' collab to a ladylike, updated version of the summer mule. On the apparel side there's the continued theme of utility, with Zara's fast-selling SRPLS collection. Here's
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A Walking Tour of Digitally Native Stores
When it comes to shopping, we’re admittedly spoiled for choice in New York, with the added bonus that we often get to experience new concept stores before anyone else does. Case in point? The slew of digitally native brands
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4 Insights Into Teen Retailers
Last week we talked about some of the trends, especially as it relates to technology and preferences, that are predominant amongst today’s teens. Today we’re taking our analysis one step further to see what the latest data tells
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Keeping Up With The Kids: Today's Teen Market Opportunity
When it comes to keeping up with teens and what they want and like, it can seem like the most valuable skill is that of reading minds. But it turns out that in the business of catering to their shopping
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What's The Deal With Cannibalization?
Cannibalization. It's a topic that you don't always hear about in retail, perhaps outside of an engagement with a consulting firm, but it's one worth revisiting from time-to-time. As retailers look for avenues of growth, it can also mean that
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What's New: Week of April 8
Could it be that spring is finally here, for real this time?? The weather seems to confirm this, and retailers are heralding the real entrance of warmer temps with merchandise that's made for days spent in the sunshine. Read on
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