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The retail landscape is changing, but the gradual shift from bricks-and-mortar stores to e-commerce channels is hardly new. Many were shocked when Woolworths – one of the country’s most well-known high street brands – disappeared in the UK after a...

The COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow has generated a surge of interest in sustainability as fears for the future of the planet grow. With more young consumers seeking fashion brands that demonstrate a commitment to...

Make no mistake, fashion is big business. According to the British Council, the UK’s fashion industry is worth a staggering £26 billion annually, making it the country’s largest creative economy and providing over 800,000 jobs.

In a time where face-to-face sales meetings, trade events, and fashion shows are fast becoming a distant memory, fashion brands need an alternative in order to sustain their business model. However, there is no need for that alternative to be a...

As business begins to resume and retail outlets reopen after the latest national lockdown in the UK, an important issue for apparel and footwear wholesalers will be managing credit control for their customers. The Pandemic has left many apparel...

Every business has been plunged into chaos during 2020. Conflicting information, almost daily changes to guidelines, and an entirely new and unknown retail experience for consumers have made strategic planning more than merely challenging. Online...

Fashion has changed in recent years. Today’s fashionistas are more selective than in the past, driven by a determination to be different, meaning garments tend to enjoy a much shorter shelf life in retail outlets. Like the climate, fashion seasons...

For apparel and footwear businesses, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are invaluable. Integrating the different business functions that underpin the manufacture and distribution of garments can streamline the entire operation, save money,...

For apparel manufacturers, a central repository of data related to the lifecycle of each product is essential. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is the easiest way of managing every element of a product's life from the drawing board to the...