Li & Fung (SEHK: 494), the Hong Kong-headquartered multinational group, is the world’s leading supply chain solutions partner. With 250 offices across more than 40 economies, Li & Fung specializes in responsibly managing the supply chains of high-volume, time-sensitive goods […]
Retail’s new normal has arrived. We’re in the depths of disruption and intense competition, and while many have pegged it as the “retail apocalypse,” that thesis has been debunked. Retail is simply going through a period of disruption and change
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From the Cotton Gin to Field Robots and Mobile Fashion Shows, Cotton Keeps Current Today, technology is advancing more rapidly than at any time in history. We see examples of this every day, literally in the palms of our hands:
As we know, the apparel industry is being radically reshaped at mind-boggling speed by the forces of technology, globalization and shifting consumer values. The pressure to deliver product better, faster, smarter has never been more extreme. When you combine all
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It’s almost like a broken record. Everywhere I turn, from industry gurus and analysts, to on-screen financial personalities, they repeat the mantra “focus on the customer.” But why is it so important that retailers take that advice? Why now, and
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When you attend Shoptalk, you feel the kinetic energy, optimism and confidence of the startups and investors that are reshaping retail’s future. The guiding principles of these entrepreneurs: speed and personalization, all fueled by machine learning and delivered by voice
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“Alexa, what’s new?” She instantly responds, “The new tools of the Technology Revolution.” And trust me, they are awesome new technology tools. If they are embraced and used right, they can provide retailers enormous success. Cautionary note: As tempting as
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Retailers intuitively understand that everything positive that happens in their stores happens through people. Current employees, specifically the average employees, from sales associates through regional leaders who constitute the majority of the workforce, hold the key to improving operating performance
Change Behavior, Not Employees Read More »
Exactly two years ago, on September 22, 2015, we announced the launch of Shoptalk. Today, we are on the brink of hosting an event in Las Vegas with more than 7,500 attendees and 700 CEOs. Below are a few thoughts
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We’re facing a peculiar time for retailers. As institutions like Macy’s and Ralph Lauren are continuing to close their brick-and-mortar stores, many have pegged this as the “Retail Apocalypse” and point to Amazon and e-commerce as the culprits. However, it
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