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The Force of Fashion in Politics and Society (The History of Retailing and Consumption)
Beverly Lemire (Hardcover) Ashgate 2010-08-01
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The 30-year history of Drysdales, based in Tulsa, Okla., is told by the people who were there at the beginning -- current company president Jim ...
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Derided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even among those who may feel impervious. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion -- its meaning, history and theory. From avedon to codpiece, dandyism to the G-string, Japanese fashion to subcultures, trickle down to Zoot suit, The Berg Companion to Fashion provides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come. This volume contains over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles.
Top ten holiday trends for 2011
It’s (officially) the most wonderful time of the year! November 1 marks the beginning of the holiday season, when retailers everywhere strain to get a piece of that $466 billion in U.S. sales . After releasing our holiday sales forecast in early October and distributing our first consumer survey mid-month, we took a look at some of the overarching trends based off survey findings, economic analysis and plenty of conversations with retailers.
While it may not seem like this holiday season is too different than years’ past – shoppers are obviously focused on prices and retailers are expected to be offering strong promotions even earlier – this is bound to be a holiday season like none other. Here are ten trends gleaned from our full data reports.
#1: Slow and steady wins the race. Early last month, NRF released its 2011 holiday forecast , which estimates that holiday sales will rise 2.8% this year to about $466 billion. That’s slightly more than the ten-year average but nowhere near the 5.2% gain we saw last year . While many current consumer sentiments are eerily similar to what we experienced in 2008, retailers and shoppers have been adjusting to the uncertain environment, which is good news. But there’s no doubt that continued consumer uncertainty and high unemployment is putting a damper on spending.
Quiz Unwraps Brand New Website Design - EPR Retail News
International women’s clothing retailer Quiz has launched its brand new website, designed to make it easier than ever for fashion-conscious shoppers to get their hands on the latest styles.
The company’s website has had a major makeover and along with a new sleek design, users will benefit from an intuitive navigation system which makes finding the right clothes, accessories and footwear quick and easy.
In addition, a number of new features have been added to the site including a virtual fitting room which allows shoppers to create a model from scratch, by selecting height, weight, hair colour, bra size, waist, under-bust and hip measurements. The user can then add dresses , skirts, shoes and accessories to their model to create the perfect look.
Store availability information is another new feature which has been added to the site. With just a glance visitors can now check to see whether the item of clothing they want is available in their local store in the size they require, taking the guesswork out of online shopping....
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Electric Sheep, not at all resembling the sheep we might conjure as we fall asleep, but these beautiful digital images spring to life when a computer drifts off to its screensaver slumber. But they’re more than just a randomized graphics program. Each Electric Sheep is the collective creation of thousands of computers around the world. [...]
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Clothing History Retailing News
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. (JOSB): Luxury Retailer Results at Department ...GuruFocus.com - Dec 31, 1969
A. Bank Clothiers Inc. is a US-based designer, manufacturer, retailer, and direct marketer of men's tailored and casual clothing and accessories and is a retailer of tuxedo rental products. The company targets male career professionals with an emphasis
The American Prospect - Dec 31, 1969
In June, the Navajo Nation sent a cease-and-desist letter to Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk, citing the company's numerous registered trademarks for “Navajo” on clothing, footwear, household products, textiles, and online retail sales.
Fox Business - Dec 31, 1969
But you probably won't give up shopping at your favorite retail stores, either. American retailers will hire nearly half a million seasonal workers to help with this year's gift-giving crush, according to the National Retail Federation.Reuters - Dec 31, 1969
In Germany, people would buy one beautiful piece of clothing a year at full value-then wear it for the next 20 years. Here in North America meanwhile, we've been conditioned to buy clothing by the pound. We believe only chumps pay retail,
