A fashion retail store (selling apparel and footwear) could be an exclusive brand outlet (EBO), multi-brand outlet (MBO), or large format store (LFS). Some retail stores are product category...

ABC analysis is a product assortment management method that helps better manage inventory. It gives a thorough idea of the most and least valued products, which is essential to maintain a balance...

The home textiles market is one of the most profitable business segments in the global textile industry as it is witnessing a steady growth driven by factors like rising consumer spending on home...

Warmth is the underlying driver of clothing during the winter months. Each year, new styles in jumpers, jackets, coats, trousers and suits are unveiled in the fashion retail stores. Interestingly,...

The fashion industry has been looking ahead, with the creation of styles for next summer and beyond finalised for many months. Here are the key fashion trends that the industry will focus on over the ...

Most Indian brands follow inclusive sizing; but when it comes to pricing strategy for plus size clothing, they charge extra ‘fat tax’ for the additional piece of cloth they use. So, is inclusive...

The Competition Commission of India has called for greater transparency by e-commerce marketplaces and recommended self-regulation as the way out, reports Subir Ghosh Bargaining power imbalance and...

Reshaping the future of fashion. In the past years, various technologies have been tried in the fashion sector. Following a fast transition from conventional retail shopping to the online world of...

The apparel retailing segment is seeing a new wave of opportunities that is technologically-driven.Among these, print-on-demand seems to be a game-changer, writer Senthil Kumar.India has a long and...

E-commerce has had disruptive effect on traditional retail market. Apart from market places, there has developed a market for niche services to serve the unique requirements of customers. As customer ...