The death of physical shops was inevitable, and not a result of the short-term COVID-19 pandemic, which has only hastened the end. Much has been written on this subject recently, especially in...

The year 2020 is probably the worst ever for many: COVID-19, social movements, terrorism, populism, hurricanes and wildfires. You may have lost a close friend or a family member, or lost your job or...

A brand’s perspective on sourcing and supply chain strategy in facing covid-19 challenges. The late 19th century saw the birth of brands and retailers such as Harrods (1849), Levi´s (1853), Macy´s...

Indian fashion retailers are leveraging technology and redefining strategy to cope with the new normal. Ever since covid-19 has become a reality, most economic sectors around the globe have...

The fashion industry today is dominated by marquee designers, populated by upcoming talents and influenced by fashion metropolises. All leading companies, designers and fashion houses in cities...

The precipitous drop in retail spending coupled with the exodus of workers from the cities and towns has all but brought the economy to its knees. Kickstarting it would take some doing, but there are ...

According to the Commerce Department's Office of Textiles & Apparel (OTEXA), most of the apparel stores in US were shut down and importers were either cancelling or slashing orders due to the...

Of all the definitions of quality, the most accepted is the degree to which something meets or exceeds the expectations of its consumers. The definition is fine, but this is from customers'...

With a little over 4.1 million confirmed cases and nearly 285,000 deaths, COVID-19 continues to play havoc around the world. And, given the viral nature of SARS-CoV-2 that has caused this disease,...

Change is the only constant. But in present day, change does not occur by choice but by ‘force’, which is beyond anyone’s control and which has put the world on pause. The apparel retail industry had ...