Spotlight on Apparel: What’s Going On
MishTalk
OCTOBER 8, 2016
Unlike gasoline, housing, food, and auto loans, apparel is a discretionary purchase. What are consumers and importers doing? more…).
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Successful Independent Consulting
JULY 21, 2018
For example, an organizational change consultant hired to provide consulting services to an apparel company would probably satisfy this part of the test even if the apparel company had an organizational effectiveness department because the company’s primary business is apparel, not organizational change services.
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Using Technology to Improve Supply-Chain Resilience
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In the apparel sector, for example, buyers must place peak-season orders six months in advance. And as we emerged from the pandemic, many companies overcorrected by adopting “just-in-case inventory management.” With high volatility, demand forecasts in June can be completely different than actual demand in December.
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New Regulations Place Sustainability and ESG at the Center of National and Global Business Competitiveness
Brimstone Consulting
JANUARY 13, 2023
Several states have begun to ban the use of PFAS and have put in place regulations that are disrupting product development, product selection, and corporate strategy for food brands, major retailers, toy manufacturers, automotive manufacturers, apparel and footwear companies, and many others. If not, should it?
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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)
Tom Spencer
JUNE 6, 2020
Think about apparel products: in many countries, stores are still the primary place to buy clothes whereas in China, physical stores are in decline in favour of e-commerce. Due to the boom of the internet, nearly one third of apparel and footwear was sold online in 2018 (vs 1% in 2010). Psychographic segmentation.
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Casual Apparel Outperforms High-End Fashion
BCG
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Article Tuesday, December 13, 2016. In the wake of the recent financial crisis, the global fashion and luxury industry established a solid record of extremely strong value creation. More recently, however, the industry’s performance declined somewhat—a trend that has continued into 2016.
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Eileen Fisher on Leadership: The Personal Side of Organizational Change
Strategy+Business
JUNE 7, 2017
The founder of the apparel company talks about how much personal growth leaders should demand -- of employees and themselves.
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262: Babette Ballinger—How Does A Woman Tackle The Fashion Industry? Head On
On the Brink Podcast
APRIL 12, 2021
As a fashion designer and owner of her own apparel sales firm, Babette had to constantly re-invent herself, learn how to run a business, and deal with the challenges of sustaining successful partnerships with men. Babette Ballinger holds a special place in our hearts, and in my new book, " Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business. "
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5 Surprising Findings About How People Actually Buy Clothes and Shoes
Harvard Business
JUNE 6, 2018
Apparel brands are investing especially heavily in online shopping capabilities and introducing interactive features that complement apps and websites. To get a clearer, more-complete picture, we studied actual decisions made by 1,500 apparel and footwear shoppers in the United States. Data-Driven Marketing. Sponsored by Google.
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Organizational Fitness for Growth: Five Insights for CEOs
Kates Kesler
JUNE 11, 2014
We recently completed a study for the CEO of a very well known, global sports-apparel brand company. Our sports-apparel CEO had the right idea in challenging his team to think about the organization and ask: are we fit for growth, given our strategies going forward? Learning from Big Companies.
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California Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Independent Consulting and Subcontracting – Keep It Legal!
Women in Consulting
JULY 13, 2018
For example, an organizational change consultant hired to provide consulting services to an apparel company would probably satisfy this part of the test even if the apparel company had an organizational effectiveness department because the company’s primary business is apparel, not organizational change services.
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54 Currency Lessons: Think a Sinking Currency is Always Good For Manufacturers?
MishTalk
AUGUST 27, 2013
Indian shoppers are not only cutting back on big-ticket purchases such as refrigerators, TVs or expensive branded apparel but even staples including soaps, ketchup and cosmetics. Bhatia, head of the enterprise business at television maker Videocon Industries, said in an August 21 interview.
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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?
Harvard Business
MAY 26, 2016
To examine this possibility, I conducted research on recent developments in Nike Inc’s apparel supply chain with Jens Hainmueller of Stanford University and Richard M. In the mid-2000s, Nike embarked on a program to introduce lean manufacturing to its apparel suppliers in the developing world. Locke of Brown University.
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Leading a Company That Wants to Change Lives through Sports
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Think high-profile consumer goods, and sports apparel comes quickly to mind. For the last few years, the world's fastest-growing major sports apparel enterprise has been Adidas. The CEO overseeing Adidas's flourishing is Kasper Rørsted, a man who spent the first half of his career in the tech industry.
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CPI Weak, Prices of Autos, Lodging Away From Home Drop: Econoday Cheers Rising Medical and Apparel Prices
MishTalk
AUGUST 11, 2017
The CPI rose 0.1% in July vs an Econoday consensus estimate of 0.2%. The Econoday Keynesian parrot does not like falling auto prices but is happy about rising medical prices. more…).
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Job Hub: TOMS Jobs and Culture
Management Consulted
JANUARY 22, 2017
Whether someone is out shopping for apparel or looking to better our world, TOMS gives an opportunity for both. Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at TOMS. TOMS is a popular shoe manufacturer known for combining philanthropy with a profitable business model.
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100 How Chinese Companies Disrupt Through Business Model Innovation
Harvard Business
JULY 8, 2016
The American textile and apparel industries, for example, will tell you that the evidence can be found in the blood on the floor — their blood, on what used to be their floor. Experts continue to debate whether Chinese businesses are truly disruptive. For some industries in the West, this question appears a bit ridiculous.
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Eileen Fisher and the Personal Side of Leadership
Strategy+Business
JUNE 7, 2017
Yes, according to the apparel company CEO. Is it fair to ask employees to embrace personal growth, on top of everything else they do? See also "Eileen Fisher on Leadership: The Personal Side of Organizational Change."
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Huge 6% Collapse in PPI Services Final Demand for Apparel, Jewelry, Footwear
MishTalk
AUGUST 12, 2016
Economists were shocked once again today. First, Retail Sales “Solidly” Flat, which we just covered. The Producer Price Index for … Continue reading →
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Nike’s Co-founder on Innovation, Culture, and Succession
Harvard Business
JULY 13, 2017
Phil Knight, former chair and CEO of Nike, tells the story of starting the sports apparel and equipment giant after taking an entrepreneurship class at Stanford and teaming up with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. Together (and with the help of a waffle iron) they changed how running shoes are designed and made.
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Marketers Need to Stop Focusing on Loyalty and Start Thinking About Relevance
Harvard Business
MARCH 21, 2018
Instead of thinking of itself merely as a sports apparel manufacturer, the company has purposefully developed a “connected fitness” ecosystem. Under Armour intends to enable these platforms to grow independently, while reaping aggregated data that can inform and expand its apparel designs. Under Armour, Inc.
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For Better Retail Promotions, Ask These Questions
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Recent analysis for a leading apparel retailer showed elasticity of customer response to promotional discounts was up to three times higher during holiday periods than during non-holiday periods and two times higher during weekends than on weekdays. The same is true for lower-ticket sub-brands and product lines at aggressive price points.
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50 Rewarded vs. Unrewarded Complexity in Organizations
Kates Kesler
APRIL 17, 2016
We are working with a large apparel company now that has successfully managed a complex matrix for a number of years. Unrewarded Complexity: Unnecessary layers, P&L units, dual reporting, and duplication combined with ineffective management and business processes and metrics are the recipe for unrewarded complexity.
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Syriza Effect: 40% of Greek Companies Want to Leave the Country; California vs. Greece
MishTalk
APRIL 17, 2016
“Exodus Has Begun” The minimum wage hike is about to smack Los Angeles’ apparel industry businesses and jobs. The LA … Continue reading →
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BTS Group Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 16, 2016
Marketing & Sales. Research & Development. Manufacturing. Aerospace and Automotive. Industrial Equipment. Technology. Cloud Computing. Hardware & Software. Food & Beverage. Household Products. Commercial Oil. Renewable Energy. Telecommunications. Cable Companies. Device Providers. Media & Entertainment. Healthcare.
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Don’t be Greedy – Be the Best
Martinka Consulting
APRIL 21, 2021
The ruling was against the former board members of the Jones Group, an ownership group of apparel brands including Gloria Vanderbilt, Anne Klein and Nine West. The New York Times reported on a “little-noticed court ruling in December (2020).” In 2014 the Jones Group sold to Sycamore Partners in a highly (one might say overly) leveraged deal.
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Catalyzing Retail Success To Capture Market Share
Business Consulting Agency
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Nike Nike, a global frontrunner in athletic footwear and apparel, has strategically utilized digital marketing to solidify its brand presence and drive substantial sales growth. Catalyzing retail success to capture market share with expert assistance. Through business consulting services , retail brands have access to industry professionals.
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Design for Conflict: Make Tension in the Matrix Work to Drive Business Results
Kates Kesler
JANUARY 25, 2013
Take Nike, marketing a core brand across a number of consumer categories with hundreds of footwear and apparel products all over the world. When there is no tension among businesses and functions and geographies there’s a good chance value is being left on the table somewhere. Nike’s money-making matrix.
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[Reader Question] Start as a generalist or niche down?
Kai Davis
APRIL 24, 2020
Like ‘Veterinary Clinics’ or ‘Accountants’ or ‘Direct To Consumer Apparel Stores on Shopify.’. That means you want to move away from niches like ‘Small Business’ and move towards niches that are targeted and specific. When I’m evaluating a niche, I approach it with a few questions.
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How Consumer Brands Can Connect with Customers in a Changing Retail Landscape
Harvard Business
AUGUST 4, 2017
The accessories and apparel designer uses in-store radio-frequency identification to send clothing items to dressing rooms, helps customers choose different styles and sizes, and shows stock availability in stores and online. But brick-and-mortar retail doors are closing, especially for apparel, as shoppers take their business online.
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[Reader Question] Start as a generalist or niche down?
Kai Davis
MAY 30, 2020
Like ‘Veterinary Clinics’ or ‘Accountants’ or ‘Direct To Consumer Apparel Stores on Shopify.’ That means you want to move away from niches like ‘Small Business’ and move towards niches that are targeted and specific. ’ When I’m evaluating a niche, I approach it with a few questions.
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December Retail Sales Negative; Other Economic Data Horrid
MishTalk
JANUARY 15, 2016
Apparel was a standout, down 0.9%. The Beige Book yesterday warned us about weak apparel sales which in this report fell a very steep 0.9 Despite glowing reports of last minute Christmas sales, none of which I believed, December retail sales are best described as awful. The surprise here is that nobody blamed the weather.
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Localized US Market Management for Best Results
Business Consulting Agency
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
For example, a clothing retailer might stock lightweight apparel in warmer states and winter wear in colder regions. Tailor Product Offerings Different regions often have unique needs or preferences that can influence purchasing decisions. Tailoring your product offerings to meet these demands enhances customer satisfaction and drives sales.
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52 Wholesale Trade Inventories Surge Led By Autos
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Inventory draws reflecting gains in sales include computer equipment, electrical goods, and apparel. Inventories of autos rose 2.3 percent as wholesalers try to keep up with what is very strong retail demand for autos. Excluding autos, the stock-to-sales wholesale ratio is unchanged at 1.27.
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How to Know Which Digital Trends Are Worth Chasing
Harvard Business
JULY 7, 2016
The retailer offers a monthly subscription service for fitness and athleisure apparel and accessories. The third lever is to use digital technology to create a purchase experience that’s entirely unique to each customer, delivering true value to the customer as a result. Fabletics is a case in point.
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48 We Need to Ask How We Can Make Economic Growth More Inclusive
Harvard Business
APRIL 25, 2017
It’s an apparel manufacturer called 99Degrees Custom. Now in its second year, it distributes cash prizes to inspiring organizations who “are using technology to reinvent work and create economic opportunity for people below the top rung of the economic ladder.”
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45 How to Excel at Both Strategy and Execution
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
If you walk into a department store today, you are probably talking to a guy who is untrained; he was selling vacuum cleaners yesterday, and now he is in the apparel section. It just does not work.” receive stock options and health insurance.
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An Emotional Connection Matters More than Customer Satisfaction
Harvard Business
AUGUST 29, 2016
In our work with a major apparel retailer we found that among customers’ key emotional motivators were their desire to feel a sense of belonging, be thrilled by the shopping experience, and have a sense of freedom and independence.
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53 Surge of Store Closings Reveals Greater Need for Omnichannel
1 to 1
JANUARY 12, 2015
Among the closings are Macy''s, JCPenney, Guess, Radio Shack, as well as teen apparel stores Delia''s, Aeropostale, Wet Seal, and Abercrombie & Fitch. With the holiday shopping season behind us, retailers have planned a tidal wave of store closings for 2015. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.
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Google’s ‘Shop the Look’ Tries to Declutter Mobile Shopping
1 to 1
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
On Tuesday, Google introduced a “Shop the Look” program that lets smartphone users purchase apparel and other products through the images that appear in response to search terms. Earlier this week, Google unveiled its latest effort to help retailers boost sales through mobile devices.
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20 Retail’s Hail Mary: Why Retailers are Betting on In-Store Data Insights
1 to 1
JANUARY 19, 2017
Squeezed by online competitors and evolving customer tastes, Macy’s, Sears, The Limited, and American Apparel have said they will be closing some or all of their stores. Several large retail brands kicked off 2017 with announcements that they were laying off employees or closing altogether.
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20 The Five Pillars of Marketing Success
The Fearless Marketer
AUGUST 20, 2018
Does the following give a pretty good picture of your current marketing activity? You have a website but you’re not really satisfied with it. You go to networking events once in a while. If someone asks you to give a talk, you’re happy to do it. You post on Facebook and/or LinkedIn semi-regularly.
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How Vineyard Vines Uses Analytics to Win Over Customers
Harvard Business
JUNE 8, 2018
Like many competitors in the apparel industry, Vineyard Vines has kept their operations lean in order to preserve operating margins. This holiday-themed product campaign targeted two specific audiences: 1) customers who had previously viewed the holiday-themed apparel and 2) customers with a high affinity toward the product.
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Customer intent is a treasure trove of actionable data hiding in plain sight
1 to 1
JULY 29, 2022
Apparel companies Stitch Fix and ThirdLove are two examples of companies that tout their use of data analytics and artificial intelligence in their services. “Businesses can capture a wider range of audiences if they work on putting a more personal touch side by side with automation and predictive analytics today,” Lee says.
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