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Excess Inventory is Hurting Apparel Brands
Over the past several months, we’ve covered the state of excess inventory in apparel retail through the pandemic, and it’s looked bleak. As apparel retailers emerge from a pandemic slumber, they’re facing a harsh reality: Their investments of hundreds of…
COVID and Conservation Efforts. Are They Tied?
As 2020 kicked off, different brands and retailers were focusing on conservation efforts and gearing initiatives toward a more sustainable future. But as COVID-19 hit, some of those plans were forced to take a backseat to the more immediate needs…
Apparel Retailers are Holding on to their Excess Inventory to Sell Later. Will it Work?
As retailers and brands continue to deal with the overstock that resulted from closing their stores during the pandemic, some have adopted a new tactic. Rather than deeply discounting and liquidating excess inventory, brands are packing and holding their overstock…
Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): Resuming Business in Europe After COVID-19
As different countries across Europe have started reopening their borders, there is the need to adopt to new norms in order for business to continue. In this edition of Thought Leadership Thursday, we sit down with Giorgio Vitale, Head of…
Extensions, Restrictions, and Yes, Quarantines: Dealing with Returns Post Pandemic
We’ve been covering the state of the retail market in the midst of the pandemic, which forced stores around the world to shutter. With backlogs of orders and—for a time—only essential goods moving, a never-before-seen surplus of inventory emerged, preventing…
Smartphone Slumber, or Smartphone Surge?
Despite many industries being affected in recent months due to a global pandemic, smartphone releases aren’t slowing down. Apple recently launched a more affordable iPhone SE, complete with formidable features for a fraction of its $1,000+ flagship models—and another phone…
Retail Resilience is More than Immediate Recovery—It’s Planning Ahead
One of the many things the current situation has taught businesses worldwide is that in addition to consumer dependency, the supply chain is incredibly fragile. And, a global pandemic that interrupts the proper flow of products today will create a…
Out of Work? Find Out How Reselling Can Be Your Next Big Payday
If you’ve found yourself out of work due to coronavirus, you’re not alone. Over 42 million Americans have now filed for unemployment. What’s more, with stay-at-home orders still in place across many parts across most of the country, finding a…
The Future of Smartphones in a Still-Undefined Market
Over the past several months, it’s become clear that people all around the world have to embrace a new normal. With businesses of every size and industry affected, mobile is not the exception, and different processes and device developments will…
A Look at Sales, Safety, and Strategies for European Apparel Retailers
As the effects of COVID-19 spread around the world, different product categories were disproportionately affected, and the fashion industry was hit particularly hard across Europe as only essential goods were selling. As retailers begin to open over the next few…
Watch Webinar: Strategies for Excess Apparel, During + Post COVID
As apparel stores begin to reopen across Europe, it’s likely excess stock is growing in warehouses that will need to be sorted out. Clearance sales aren’t going to be enough, and discount retailers likely won’t have the capacity or cash…
As Apparel Sales Drop, a Pile of Overstock Rises
It wasn’t that long ago that we were talking about post-holiday returns and what apparel retailers could do to tackle them. Holiday returns seem like small potatoes compared to the impact of COVID-19: today, apparel retailers are facing a mounting…