Monthly Archives: June 2012

Fashion Adds Fuel to Fast-Growing Retail E-Commerce Sales

Posted on June 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Online apparel retailing is taking off — and this is expected to continue for several years. According to eMarketer: “Online buying in 2012 has expanded far beyond early-adopter favorites like books, music and video. While sales of such E-commerce staples … Continue reading →

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Does Esprit Have a Future?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

At one time, Esprit Holdings was a leading global apparel retailer. With the June 2012 resignations of the firm’s top two executives after a tough period of time, the company’s future is now in some doubt. As reported by Rachel Lee and … Continue reading →

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Fast-Fashion Retailer Zara Keeps Up Emerging-Markets Push

Posted on June 14, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Inditex, a global apparel retailer based in Spain whose leading subsidiary is the Zara chain, is on quite a roll. Its expansion strategy is extremely aggressive. It has making a large push into developing markets. As reported by David Roman and … Continue reading →

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