How Technology Is Changing Shopping…Again The convergence of disruptive technologies will drive further changes in how shoppers behave and will place even more information and power in the hands of consumers. The purchasing experience: The old, linear purchase funnel has… Continue Reading
Most people have heard of Bitcoin; fewer people are aware of the engine that makes it run. That would be the “blockchain,” a distributed public ledger that allows the registry and transfer of digital assets—such as bitcoins—without the need for… Continue Reading
MAKING WEARABLES WORKABLE & PREVENTING ABANDONMENT A recurring theme during day two of Wearables TechCon has been the challenge of consumer adoption for new wearable products. Namely, what makes wearables really workable for the consumer? To answer that, we must… Continue Reading
In arguably one of the hottest sessions at MAGIC, Melissa Moylan, Creative Director, Womenswear at Fashion Snoops shared insights into what will be the four major trend stories dictating Spring/Summer 2016 fashion. Interestingly, the social awareness that Millennials are known… Continue Reading
A theme we observed sprinkled throughout the MAGIC showcase was a growing awareness of an ever-busier end consumer, for whom less is more. As work lives become more integrated and overlap into social lives, there is a need for simplifying,… Continue Reading
AN ECO-TECH FOCUSED WORLD OF FASHION For the forward thinking designers and brands, focus is shifting toward sustainability, eco-friendly fibers and integrating new technology into brands. A great example of a company thinking outside of the box to integrate eco-friendly… Continue Reading
This week thousands of manufacturers, brands and retailers converge on the Las Vegas strip for one of two annual MAGIC fashion tradeshows—the largest global marketplace for contemporary men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel; footwear; and sourcing resources. More than 60,000 industry… Continue Reading
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF’s) Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, tells us that love is indeed not a dying art. If buying gifts is any indication, there will be more love shown this year… Continue Reading
We see smart clothing breaking out of their niche status this year, ultimately eclipsing the markets for all other types of wearable tech. From intelligent T-shirts to solar-paneled jackets that can recharge our cellphones, technology will increasingly be molding itself around… Continue Reading
The athleisure apparel and sportswear categories continue to grow at above-market rates, and they are exerting significant influence on mainstream fashion. In the US, consumers increasingly prefer to dress in outfits that they can wear to the office, the gym… Continue Reading