Unsold The paired, unsold-stock issue in clothes & shoe retailers’ plans to reopen: how much damaged/seasonal stock to write-off, while making space to sell full-price goods & new items for autumn. Work out amount of stock in shops/stockrooms, how much & where to shift discarded stuff to protect the brand, how the supply chain is doing,…
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Unisex clothes “His ‘n’ hers” unisex clothes gaining popularity. As our cultural lives become more gender-fluid, clothes are following suit. Sporty, tonal separates & relaxed tailoring look good on both sexes. Women are the main beneficiaries of better cuts, cleaner lines & more comfort. Another plus: Unisex clothes don’t date, so are more sustainable Guessed…
Jeans What are the perfect jeans, if you could only own 1 pair? Timeless, soft & comfy for travel, smart enough for the office, & chic to wear to dinner. 2016 global jeans sales >$40bn (£31bn). Premium denim is now 1 of the fastest growing segments in apparel. When he made his blue jeans…
Afternoon tea A quintessential British pastime since the 1800s to fill the break between breakfast & dinner. Traditional menu – finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, teas – can be given a modern twist to reflect art, fashion or other cuisines. For business or pleasure, “there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to…
GDP Royal wedding boost to UK economy estimate >£1bn ($1.4bn) in tourism, retail, restaurants, fashion & gifts. But till recently, VAT from small firms was excluded in GDP calculations. Volunteer work still doesn’t count, as no monetised transaction Guessed the Word? Series 24 (6/7) [pic: Jaguar E-type Concept…
Fashion Fashion expresses identity of the individual & culture, and boosts pride & morale. No other industry radically redesigns its product twice a year to retain the same customers. Success requires innovation, business expertise & luck Guessed the Word? Series 23 (1/8) [pic: splitshire]
Drive Half of Saudi Arabia’s 32m population permitted to drive from Jun 2018. Vehicle demand, taxi services, immigration, advertising & fashion will change Guessed the Word? Series 9 (3/6) [photo: Robert_z_Ziemi]