The year twenty thirteen has not been the best of time for apparel retailers. In developed countries the sales remained flat, while emerging economies remained important sources of growth. The BRIC...

Anna Mittal, a Gurgaon-based consultant, moved to India after working with IBM and Cisco in Singapore and Australia. Accustomed to online shopping, she enjoyed buying lingerie from Victoria's Secret...

Consumers are inundated with year-round sales, but data reveals mixed responses. Brands like Debenhams and ASOS see success with aggressive discounting, while All Saints and Zara thrive by promoting...

Omni-channel apparel retailing integrates online and offline shopping experiences, allowing customers to seamlessly purchase and return items across platforms. By leveraging data analytics, retailers ...

Visual merchandising trends highlight the importance of capturing consumer attention quickly. Key trends include stark backgrounds for focused product displays, illustrated collages for engaging...

Retailers increasingly leverage celebrity imagery to boost sales, particularly in the luxury market. By using paparazzi photos, brands create a content-like feel, driving traffic and sales without...

Lean retailing enhances apparel retail efficiency by minimizing waste and optimizing supply chains. It focuses on customer demand, real-time inventory management using technologies like RFID and...

Retailers face significant challenges in the fashion industry, including rising prices and changing consumer preferences for quality and value. Engaging customers online is crucial, as is adapting to ...

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are essential for e-commerce, particularly in the apparel industry. They offer services like warehousing, order fulfillment and consolidation, enabling online...

Apparel retailers are innovating to enhance the shopping experience through personalization, cross-channel integration, and mobile commerce. Strategies include QR codes for size delivery and small...