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Can Apparel Startups Bypass Traditional Retail Channels?

Many entrepreneurs would LIKE to establish their own direct-to-consumer sales channel rather than market their merchandise through retail stores. Why? They would like greater control, a bigger share of profits, and other reasons. But, this is often not feasible. The … Continue reading

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Are You a Stressed Out Shopper? How’s This Approach?

It can be a noisy, hectic world out there. So, what do you think of this idea from Great Britain’s Selfridges? As reported by Fast Company: “Step into Selfridges at the moment, and you won’t have to deal with the usual barrage … Continue reading

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Reinventing the Department Store

Check out this CBS video to see how department stores are reinventing themselves in the face of today’s competitive environment. Click the icon for a video clip.  

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