ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/6/2017
For ALDO Group, Global Growth Is All About Gen Z
The footwear and accessories company doubles down on commerce anywhere, relying on reimagined sales and operations planning to engineer its Gen Z-focused, channel-agnostic future. - 1/25/2017
How lululemon and adidas Use RFID to Set the Stage for Omnichannel
At NRF, executives from lululemon and adidas revealed how their RFID implementations paved the way for executing omnichannel strategies. - 11/29/2016
How RFID Helps Herman Kay Serve Department Store Customers
As retailers began incorporating radio frequency identification(RFID) into their supply chains a couple years back, CIO/CTO Rich Haig says these partners requested that Herman Kay supply RFID hangtags on its outerwear. - 11/1/2016
Goodbye, Gimmicks, Hello, Smart Solutions: Wearable Tech Shows Signs of Growing Up
Moving beyond just putting wires into clothing, the world of wearable tech is investing big money in developing smart fabrics and advanced manufacturing, while nimble startups create novel products and solutions that are market-ready. - 10/25/2016
Why Retail Today Is About Data and Experiences
At SAP's Retail Forum in Miami, Retail Prophet Doug Stephens explained why retailers need to sell experiences instead of stuff, Under Armour revealed why its transformation into a digital company better serves customers, and a former exec shares why data was Beyond the Rack's downfall. - 9/27/2016
The Centennials Are Coming: Young Consumers Demand Retailers Do Things Differently
The 70 million teens and tweens that make up Gen Z behave differently than their predecessors — and expect retailers to engage them on their terms. - 8/18/2016
Beija-Flor Jeans Turn Browsers Into Believers
You'd think that the seemingly unstoppable athleisure trend would strike fear into the hearts of every denim brand out there, but the mother-daughter duo behind Beija-Flor Jeans believes the consumer craze for casual, easy-to-wear clothing actually is contributing to their company's success. - 5/31/2016
How Ashley Stewart Came Roaring Back from Bankruptcy
Find out how the fashion retailer that was losing as much as $6 million every year blossomed into a thriving company that posted $150 million in sales in 2015. - 1/4/2016
Under Armour’s X Factor, and What Lady Gaga Can Teach You About Loyalty
At the SAP Retail Forum, Under Armour revealed its success in adopting a modern procurement process and identified supply chain goals for 2025, while author Jackie Huba demonstrated why retailers should look to Lady Gaga for lessons in loyalty. - 12/10/2015
Phone-first Is the Way Forward: Lessons from Decoded Fashion
Featuring stalwarts such as Barneys New York to startups such as Combatant Gentleman, the Decoded Fashion summit in New York City fostered lively discussions around social media missteps, digital engagement strategies, succeeding in a competitive e-tail marketplace and what the fashion and tech industries need to do to win in wearables.