The McKinsey and Business of Fashion Report on State of Fashion argues that the industry is in a flux. Technology, innovation, digitalisation, transparency, fashion immediacy, restructuring of supply ...

Santander's Latin America Desk Head, Mauricio Munguia, discusses exporting opportunities offered by Chile's retail sector. On the face of it, it seems that one drawback of exporting in Chile is its...

The retail road has taken a sudden turn, points out Daniel S Williams. There is that legendary advice from Steve Jobs often cited as an example of ingenuity in retailing. The best firms, he...

India's domestic apparel industry grew from Rs. 1260 billion in 2007-08 to Rs. 2026 billion in 2012-13, buoyed by the resumption of zero excise duty and factors like urbanization and fashion...

Despite widespread reports of retail decline, companies like Amazon and Under Armour are prospering. Ram Venkatesh examines this contradiction, highlighting millennials and technological advancements ...

A new robotic mannequin may change the way both tailors and designers have worked on fittings for centuries, writes Allan CK Chan. Fitting plays a crucial role in the fashion process. Customers...

The concept of mystery shopping in the retail sector was initially used by luxury brands and that too just in developed countries. Times, however, have changed. Today, mystery shopping is a big...

Brands now prioritize end-customer expectations over production costs in assessing product quality. Vendors must meet these high standards. Rakhi Handa recalls a 1994 case with a New York womenswear...

.The rise of e-commerce in India, fueled by initiatives like Digital India, particularly in rural areas. Challenges such as tax structures and logistics remain, but simplifying regulations and...

The Australian surfwear industry, once thriving, faced decline due to generational disconnect and financial crises. Brands like Billabong and Rip Curl suffered massive losses but are now rebounding...