 In This Issue
January 2006 |
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| Concept-to-Spec In Brief - January 2006 |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Time's Up for the Hourglass Research shows most dominant female form is the rectangle. |
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| Concept-to-Spec Roundtable Report: The Speed of Color |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Jordan K. Speer |
| Participants in Apparel's Color Management Roundtable, sponsored by Datacolor, reported steady improvements in their color processes, thanks to digital color communication and a no-nonsense approach to the lab dip process. |
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| Fiber-to-Fabric Case Study: Bass Pro's Odor-Control Hunt |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Michael D. Cole |
| Heavy demand for Bass Pro's odor-controlling EnduraSkin line reflects increasing consumer awareness of performance characteristics beyond the moisture-wicking realm. |
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| Fiber-to-Fabric In Brief: January 2006 |
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| StayTux Keeps Shirts Tucked in All Day
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| Letters - January 2006 |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Thanks for Rewarding Experience
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| Premium Denim: Strong Today, Here to Stay? |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Christian Chensvold |
| The staying power of high-end denim has been one of the greatest fashion trends in recent history. Some close to the action say they feel good about the category, despite its saturation. |
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| Publisher's Note: A Compelling Read |
| 01/01/2006 |
| The ultimate business magazine is one that you feel compelled to read -- one that conveys trusted, straightforward and highly relevant information to help you make informed and intelligent decisions. |
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| Retail Intelligence Case Study: Gearing Up for Growth: Jos. A. Bank |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Jordan K. Speer |
| Will Jos. A. Bank's distribution processes keep pace with its aggressive expansion strategy? |
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| Retail Intelligence In Brief: January 2006 |
| 01/01/2006 |
| SAP Adds Khimetrics to Retail Solutions Portfolio
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| Sourcing & Logistics Case Study: Global Sourcing: Gander Moutain's Way |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: William Atkinson |
| Less can be more when it comes to sourcing. |
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| Sourcing & Logistics In Brief: January 2006 |
| 01/01/2006 |
| U.S.-China Agreement Puts Quotas on 34 Categories
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| Supply Chain Case Study: Diesel Marches into Digital Era |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Julia Fein Azoulay |
| Diesel is using a web-based system from Geac to improve its financial processes. |
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| The Market In Brief |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Wal-Marts sales continue to set new records, and the worlds largest retailer has big plans on tap for this year. In the United States, Wal-Mart will add between 270 and 280 super centers, 20 to 30 discount stores, 15 to 20 neighborhood markets and 30 to 40 Sams Club stores. |
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| The Perry Ellis Growth Strategy |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Kathleen DesMarteau |
| Perry Ellis International has integrated more than a dozen brands and businesses into its fold in the past decade. |
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| Uncovering Zara |
| 01/01/2006 |
| Author: Thomas J. Ryan, Contributing Author |
| The vertical apparel retailer, based in Spain, boasts 820 stores in 60 countries.
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