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Price personalisation calls for new skills
Pricing and promotion was one of the key topics to emerge at US retailer conference the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York last week.
Add value rather than simply slashing prices
The prevalence of discounting and Sales on the high street is doing much to stimulate debate about whether or not fashion retailers should be more strategic in this approach or adopt new pricing (Drapers, January 13).
The affordable way of dressing to impress
With high prices and desirable products, designer dress is a natural choice for collaborative consumption [renting].
Skillset needs your help to answer an SOS
Fashion is a classic example of the UK having creative brilliance, but not necessarily turning this into a business advantage.
Credit where it’s due for smaller retailers
The key message from Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement last week was that – for smaller businesses – the money has to continue to flow.
Old institutions reflect trade values of today
It’s extraordinary that in the 21st century, two institutions that date back to medieval times are still an integral part of today’s footwear industry.
Unseasonal weather makes retailers sweat
Over the past couple of years, it seems we have become used to extremes of weather at both appropriate and inappropriate times.
Pearls of wisdom to boost your business
“As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.” This quote by Benjamin Disraeli is particularly appropriate in these days of information overkill, as there is a huge difference between information and the best information.
You don’t have to be a genius to sell jeans
I love jeans so much I’ve dedicated my working life to them.
Footwear kicks back against downturn
Among the debris of the global economic downturn, the experience of British companies at the recent Micam, GDS and Magic footwear trade shows was exceptional.
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Live the 80:20 rule to prioritise resources
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The future’s bright if people come first
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Web investment pays off for fashion retailers
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Help selling overseas is just a click away
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Put skills centre stage to inspire youngsters
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We all march together to beat tough times
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UK fashion can strike gold during Olympics
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Creative industry can lead the UK’s recovery
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A can-do attitude is indies’ great strength
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Busy week shows why our industry is unique
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We can all learn from Graduate Fashion Week
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Bold brand vision and strong teams needed
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Voice of independents needed more than ever
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Indies tell of credit squeeze pain
It seems fitting somehow that in the week former RBS boss Fred Goodwin is stripped of his knighthood, we on Drapers are taking a look at some of the long-term repercussions for the fashion sector of the credit crunch.
