Jillian LaRochelle: Sportswear continues to drive business at better specialty retailers.
OUTERWEAR WEEK: Man on the Street
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On a crisp 39 degree day in New York City, we stopped a few men on the street to ask them about the outerwear they own and their plans to purchase.
Best Buyers 2012: Vern Ticknor, Ticknors
November 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Have fashions, will travel: Vern Ticknor is bringing his northern buy to the south.
Best Buyers 2012: Shannon Stewart, Harry Rosen
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nothing to lose: At Harry Rosen, Shannon Stewart’s gamble paid off.
When hell freezes over
November 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jillian LaRochelle talks to Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss about growing the family business 4,000% over ten years while resisting pressure to move production out of Canada.
Bracing for change
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jillian LaRochelle: Good news in tailored clothing: retailers at both ends of the spectrum have proclaimed comebacks in the category.
Like father, like daughter
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jillian LaRochelle: After five years at MR, I’ve finally learned the secret to getting merchants to open up: ask about their daughters.
The future of denim
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jillian LaRochelle talks to three heavy hitters in the premium denim business: Stuart Millar of G-Star, Tony Chu of Hudson Jeans and Sam Ku of AG Adriano Goldschmied.
Sportswear: Bottoms on top
November 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jillian Sprague: Non-denim pants and shorts lead sportswear’s surge.
Made in America: Foreign Appeal
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Shoppers across the globe show interest in MIA. By Jillian Sprague American art and fashion have long had admirers abroad. More recently, some American brands that produce domestically have experienced sales growth in foreign nations. But do international retailers truly seek out brands because they’re made in the U.S.? Or are American-made goods simply trending [...]
