Sourcing decisions of apparel brands and retailers can make or break their business in a constantly changing environment. Smart apparel sourcing offers high efficiency and flexibility throughout the...

Textile recycling is starting to catch on, but are all fibers equally recyclable? In previous posts, we covered the pollution crisis caused by excessive textile production and waste around the...

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...

Visual merchandising is today at the core of every brand's vision strategy. Yet, there is an acute shortfall of skilled and trained visual merchandisers in India with most of the workforce having...

RetailStore (powered by Cybertill) founder and CEO Ian Tomlinson shares his insights into the trends shaking up retail in the next two years and beyond. Digital advances in the point of payment...

The Union government has allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail through the automatic route. Local sourcing norms too have been relaxed. Big brands from the West...

The growth of e-commerce giants and their competition with traditional retail presents a challenge for upcoming and niche fashion brands. But with a strategic approach towards technology and a clear...

Gurgaon-based business consulting group Wazir Advisors takes a look at the status of skill development for the Indian retail sector. The retail sector is having one of the highest employment...

The textiles and apparel industry is one of the most dynamic; it is also reckoned to be one of the slowest in adapting itself to emerging technologies, especially ones with a digital angle. Subir...

India has the second largest population in the world. Even if a brand is able to tap 25 per cent of the total population, it can become a market leader. Most studies term the Indian retail market an...