 In This Issue
April 2011 |
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| Exclusive From Gilt Groupe: Flash Sales, Flash Delivery |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Masha Zager |
| Gilt Groupe has handed out some 3 million invitations to its invitation-only events. Scaling up fast enough to deliver the goods has been a challenge.
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| Publisher's Note: |
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| All The World’s A Stage (Is China the Director?) |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Susan S. Nichols |
| Luen Thai International Group Ltd., recently gave an update on China at the American and Apparel Footwear Association’s (AAFA) Annual Summit. |
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| The Market: |
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| Will Boutiques.com Change Online Apparel Shopping? |
| 02/02/2011 |
| Author: By Liz Parks |
| As an innovative new visual search tool, Boutiques.com has the potential to dramatically drive online sales of apparel -- or to drive customers into stores to purchase items they like on Boutiques.com. |
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| The Market: Briefs: |
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| Unlocking the Secrets of Mobile Engagement |
| 03/31/2011 |
| Author: By Jordan Speer |
| Speaking at Apparel's Tech Conference West in Los Angeles, mobile expert Jim Crawford shared insights into what it takes for retailers to develop a smart mobile strategy. |
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| AAFA Looks to Flex Its Muscles on Free Trade, Other Issues |
| 03/18/2011 |
| Incoming American Apparel and Footwear Association chairman Rick Darling plans to strengthen the AAFA’s influence internationally and exercise more influence in Washington relative to elections. |
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| Neiman Marcus Launches NMDaily Fashion Blog |
| 03/10/2011 |
| This new effort from the luxury retailer offers exclusive information and advice on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. |
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| Retail Intelligence: |
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| CRM: Helping Apparel Companies Compete |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Jessica Binns |
| While many apparel brands and retailers use customer relationship management solutions to stay in the game, some companies leverage the technology to stand out from the crowd.
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| Retail Intelligence: In Brief: |
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| Social Media, Mobile Payoff Continues for Wet Seal |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Susan S. Nichols |
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| Store Returns Offer Challenge — and Opportunity |
| 04/07/2011 |
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| ECCO Implements ARC Merchandise Analytics |
| 03/10/2011 |
| ARC Merchandise Analytics integrates myriad systems in ECCO's enterprise, centralizing data and introducing a unified and consistent approach into ECCO's decision making. |
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| Supply Chain: Case Study: |
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| Integrating Systems to Right-Size Inventory |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Deena M. Amato-McCoy |
| With a centralized system from Logility, Haggar Clothing Co. expects to improve its planning and forecasting operations and reduce inventory levels.
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| Sourcing & Logistics: Case Study: |
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| Getting Financing on Your Customer’s Good Name |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Masha Zager |
| Designer Perry Ellis handles nearly all of its payment processing on a cloud-based platform that both increases efficiency and lessens risk.
PLUS: Vendor Viewpoint — Interview with Kurt Cavano, Chairman and CEO of TradeCard |
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| Sourcing & Logistics: In Brief: |
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| New Options for Duty-Free Apparel Imports on the Horizon |
| 03/14/2011 |
| Author: By Elise Shibles |
| Congressional action is more likely this year on the U.S.-Korea, U.S.-Colombia and U.S.-Panama free trade agreements than it has been in quite a while. |
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| Fiber-to-Fabric: Case Study: |
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| Cotton Price Volatility Plagues Apparel Market with Uncertainty |
| 03/23/2011 |
| Author: By Manik Mehta |
| Greater demand and shorter supply have pushed cotton prices to an all time high as global unrest and disasters continue to wreak havoc in the marketplace. |
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| Fiber-to-Fabric: In Brief: |
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| CORDURA® Introduces New Fabrics to Market |
| 04/07/2011 |
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| Dow Corning’s DEFLEXION™ Offers Flexibility and Protection |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Scott Sports is Fourth Company to Adopt the Technology into its Apparel |
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| Basofil Adds Distributor in Turkey |
| 03/07/2011 |
| Basofil, which produces heat-insulating and flame-resistant fibers, will distribute its products in Turkey and neighboring Near East countries via Istanbul-based EDPA KIMYA. |
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| GOTS Version 3 Lifts Total Ban on Chemical Finishes |
| 03/03/2011 |
| Other revisions include a prohibition on garment finishing methods considered harmful to workers and a requirement that any polyester in GOTS-certified products be made of post-consumer recycled material by 2014. |
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| Research and Reports: |
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| The Cross-Channel Roadmap: Unification Uncovers Lost Opportunities |
| 04/07/2011 |
| Author: Sahir Anand & Chris Cunnane |
| Retailers that do not integrate multi-channel business approaches or establish a cross-channel strategy under-perform compared to their integrated peers on key metrics such as customer satisfaction and average year-over-year revenue. Find out here how your business can work toward a successful multi-channel strategy.
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