Apparel

In a Class By Itself: How Target Became the Model in U.S. Retail

November 25, 2019

The cheap-chic retailer — in distress just five years ago — has morphed into a model for how to avoid the retail apocalypse.

Nike Pulling Its Products From Amazon in E-Commerce Pivot

November 14, 2019

Bloomberg

The athletic brand will stop selling its sneakers and apparel directly on Amazon’s website, ending a pilot program that began in 2017.

Checklist: Choose the Right TMS for Parcel Shipping

November 13, 2019

Logistyx Technologies

Your parcel shipping operations are unique, and so too are the transportation management systems for parcel shipping in the market — each with enough features and functionality to confuse even the most seasoned industry expert looking to implement a new solution.

In the New World of Returns, Retailers Need to Dig into the Data

November 12, 2019

Inmar

In order to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction, retailers need to take a more detailed look at why returns happen and what are the options for dealing with them.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How Can Smaller Retailers Compete Today With Amazon?

October 29, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Scott Webb, chief executive officer of Avionos.

H&M CEO Sees ‘Terrible’ Fallout as Consumer Shaming Spreads

October 28, 2019

Bloomberg

A growing movement that shames consumers, initially targeting air travelers, is spreading into more industries.

Apparel Retailer Saves $45 Million With Reverse Logistics Solution

October 23, 2019

Inmar

Challenge: A major online apparel retailer needed to move 650,000 return units in its fulfillment centers to make space for forward-bound products.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

Forever 21 Goes Bust, Adding More Stores to Retail Apocalypse

October 1, 2019

Bloomberg

Forever 21 Inc. filed for bankruptcy, joining the growing list of fashion retailers felled by heavy competition, high rents and the defection of shoppers to online outlets.

All Warehouse Management Software is Created Equal: And other Myths of Buying a Warehouse Management System

All WMS Softwares Are Created Equal: Myths of Warehouse Management Investment

October 1, 2019

Open Sky Group

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.