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Check out this hover effect on Balmain's product cards that flips from flatlay to photoshoot video 🤩 (as usual, desktop has all the fun) And notice the autoplaying video tile has an easy to spot pause button 🦾 #ecommerce #dtc #merchandising #luxury #fashion #salesforcecommerce #UX

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What time do you wake up in the morning? CEOs and top execs from leading footwear brands tell us what time they start their days.

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As we roll into holiday retail season, gain helpful insights from Hill & Co.'s "State of the US Jewelry Market Q4 2024." From the increasing price of gold to the screening and detection of undisclosed lab-grown diamonds. this brief article will provide helpful insights for your team over the coming selling months. . #JewelryIndustry #JewelryIndustryNews #StateOfTheIndustry

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Despite competition from second-hand market disruptors and a dip in birth rates, childrenswear continues to outperform other sectors. Find out how by subscribing below. #childrenswear #kidswear #secondhand #resale #fashionnews #fashionretail

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📉 Unlike other sectors, the footwear industry faces staggering complexity: each model, with dozens of components, transforms into a multitude of SKUs across sizes, colors, and regions. ⚙️ Add to that a whirlwind of short product lifecycles, seasonal spikes, and volatile trends influenced by social media. Conventional forecasting models, rooted in linear relationships, are simply outmatched. Enter AI. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) excel precisely because they handle non-linear relationships, unveiling demand patterns that remain invisible to traditional models. Brands implementing AI-based forecasting see forecast errors slashed by up to 50%, and crucially, an 85% reduction in forecasting time. This agility isn’t just an advantage—it’s survival in a hyper-competitive market. The cost of not evolving? Overstock, markdowns, lost revenue. Traditional forecasting tools simply can’t keep up with today’s dynamic consumer behavior. So, is it time for your forecasting to evolve? #AIinRetail #FootwearForecasting #TraditionalVsAI #InventoryOptimization #RetailTransformation #ConsumerInsights #FootwearIndustry #FashionForecasting

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Mark your calendars for Target's First official Denim Take Back Event! 👖 In response to increased demand for waste reduction, inclusion and sustainability, Target is launching this first-ever event just before school starts making back to school shopping more affordable AND greener. Has waste reduction and sustainability been something your customers are asking for? Share your wins and challenges! Details of Target's Event: 1️⃣ Bring up to five denim items, in any condition, to a Target store and drop them in the marked in-store boxes. 2️⃣ Receive a Target Circle promo code for 20% off all denim apparel, including Target-owned brands like Universal Thread, Wild Fable, Goodfellow & Co, Cat & Jack and national brands like Levi's. 3️⃣ Redeem the Target Circle offer between August 4-10. Supporting brands with a mission is near and dear to our hearts at Boon LLC. We love to see initiatives like this in brand that helped build the merchandise planning foundation for more than one of our Boon LLC team members. Link to press release: https://lnkd.in/ghYtw38V #sustainability #retail #wastereduction #inventory #industryleader #recycle #apparel #solutions #innovation #consumerfocused

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How to Build Trust with Your Apparel Manufacturer (Ditch the Drama, Choose a Partner) Finding a reliable apparel manufacturer can feel like navigating a minefield. One minute you're promised the world, the next you're facing communication breakdowns, delays, and quality issues. Frustrating, right? 🗣️Here's the truth: your manufacturer should be an extension of your team, not a source of stress. Bristal Sports believes in building trust through transparency and support. We're a one-stop shop for all your apparel manufacturing needs, offering a streamlined process and 24/7 assistance that keeps you informed and in control. This level of dedication is what sets us apart. Here's why clients love working with Bristal Sports: 📩Clear Communication: No more radio silence! We prioritize clear communication throughout the entire process. Weekly updates, detailed production timelines, and a dedicated account manager ensure you're always in the loop. ❤️Quality Control You Can Trust: We have a meticulous quality control process in place, guaranteeing your garments meet the highest standards. You'll receive pre-production samples and have the opportunity for revisions before bulk production begins. ☺️Flexibility for Every Order: Whether you're a seasoned brand or just starting out, we offer a variety of options. We have no fixed minimum order quantities (MOQs) and cater to both large and small production runs. 🤌🏻Expertise at Your Fingertips: Our team of apparel manufacturing experts is here to guide you every step of the way. Need help with fabric selection, technical specifications, or logistics? We've got you covered. 🤝Building trust with your apparel manufacturer is key to a successful and stress-free production process. At Bristal Sports, we're committed to being your reliable partner, not just another vendor. Let us know in the comments below what's most important to you when choosing an apparel manufacturer.

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Why do apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards? The answer to that question is that brands want to make sure they demonstrate their sustainability approach and for suppliers it is simply just in order to get orders. However, when every brand creates their own supplier's scorecard this becomes a Lone Island. You get an army of people at the supplier end just filing data and collecting them for each customer without a clear idea of why and what to really do with it to improve their own sustainable approach as a win-win result. Supply Chain Dive raised a valid point about the supplier scorecard landscape - with each brand having their own development process, each organisation will present their data in a slightly different way, resulting in minor variations in action, response, and language. This leads to a muddled understanding of supplier trends, and takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and manpower to translate all of these findings into useful sector insights. There has to be a way to simplify the process. If the fashion & apparel industry could agree on key values and elements, creating some kind of standard scorecard mutually agreed upon by all related parties this would be a positive step in driving more transparency, modernity, and eco-friendly initiatives in the sector. Who would like to share their experience with this matter? What other small improvements do you think the industry can make? #Fashion #Apparel #SupplyChain #Operations #Transparency

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What belongs in the hierarchy, and what should be handled as attributes? This question challenges teams across buying, merchandising, trading and ecomm all the time. Anyone going through a PLM implementation knows the debate well. I discussed it with Amy Washington (Commerce Thinking, ex-Acne Studios/Burberry) and Elias Gröndal (founder of Resourced PLM) 2 weeks ago. We each have strong opinions. Read the results here: https://lnkd.in/ezDH-39T"

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Report: Blank Apparel Market Will Be Worth $21.91 Billion By 2032: https://bit.ly/3RuwVNP Increased wealth and fashion trends are major drivers for the blank apparel industry.

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Trump’s New Tariff Plans Could Shake the U.S. Footwear Industry, Leading to $6.4 Billion-$10.7 Billion/Year More Spent on Footwear Alone Donald Trump’s recently outlined tariff plans for his second term could significantly impact the footwear industry and everyday consumers in the U.S. The President elect intends to: - Impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada & Mexico. - Additional 10% tariff on imports from China. Given that 99% of shoes sold in the U.S. are imported (mainly from China, Vietnam & Indonesia) These tariffs could lead to: A significant rise in footwear price for U.S. consumers. “A 25 percent tariff on products from Mexico & Canada & a 10 percent tariff on goods from China would directly increase costs for retailers & consumers, leading to higher prices on everyday essentials like shoes” Said Matt Priest, CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) According to National Retail Federation (NRF) study estimates: ▪️ $46 billion-$78 billion/year in extra costs for U.S. consumers. ▪️ $6.4 billion-$10.7 billion/year more spent on footwear alone. According to a recent survey from Bain & Company, 81% of CEOs & COOs said that nearshoring & onshoring are integral to their future plans. What are your thoughts on how these tariffs could reshape the footwear industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below ----- P.s. The original article was published by FootwearNews. You can find the link to the full article in the first comment below #Trump #footwear #footwearindustry #trade

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Demand for footwear is in, with 10% of US based consumers surveyed claiming that they intend to increase footwear spending in 2024. Download the MMGNET 2024 US Fashion Consumer Outlook Report to unlock more insights and to explore topics such as; the major shifts that will define the US fashion market, the categories US consumers are planning to spend in, what motivates consumers to make purchases, and more.  Discover more here:  https://lnkd.in/g66fBU_H

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𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 Imagine walking down the street, your shirt not just a piece of fabric but a canvas broadcasting your brand, your message, your cause. Custom apparel does that. It transforms ordinary clothing into walking billboards. But it's not just about visibility. It's about connection. Each piece of custom apparel carries a story, an identity, a belonging. It's a powerful tool for creating a sense of unity among team members, supporters, or fans. It's about wearing your values on your sleeve—literally. Consider the impact. A well-designed piece of custom apparel can spark conversations, inspire action, and even change perspectives. It's a subtle yet profound way to engage with the world around you. So, next time you think about custom apparel, remember it's not just an aesthetic choice. It's an opportunity to make a statement, to stand out, to communicate without saying a word. Ready to turn your ideas into impactful walking billboards? Let's explore the infinite possibilities custom apparel can offer your brand or cause. Share your thoughts below or reach out to start a conversation on how we can bring your vision to life. #customapparel #branding

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