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In an effort to inspire women and encourage them to share their fall fashions, White House Black Market (WHBM) has launched the #BeatofYourDrum campaign, which will run through Sept. 20. The campaign, which marks the official kickoff of the retailer’s new fall collection, has several facets, all rooted in storytelling, which aggregate on a dedicated #BeatOfYourDrum...
Etsy has been in the news a lot recently since its announcement that it was going public in March. While sales for the online marketplace have fluctuated, Etsy recently launched some new creative initiatives, including adding a new “Editor’s Pick” feature on its site. However, there’s no denying that Etsy’s success over the last few...
Three-year-old Massdrop, an e-commerce startup that bills itself as online community for enthusiasts — e.g., audiophiles, backpackers, stylists, etc. — where like-minded people band together to “group buy” things in bulk for cheaper, is now taking its financial direction from a 13-year Amazon.com veteran. Julie Todaro is Massdrop’s new chief operating officer, and one of...
In this article that appeared on Forbes.com last week, Denise Lee Yohn, a best-selling author, brand consultant and speaker at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) upcoming Girl Talks West event, analyzes the impact Lane Bryant’s recent “I’m No Angel” campaign has had on consumers’ perceptions of the plus-size apparel retailer, as well as...
It seems like everywhere I go, there’s another wearable tech item available — Fitbut, Jawbone Up, etc. However, there’s a new technology that doesn’t look like, well, a wearable tech item. This week’s startup we love is MiraFit. The company is introducing a new type of wearable technology. Not only does the technology look like...
A retail company is only as good as the team that it’s made up of. That means hiring and retaining smart, dedicated and talented people is of the utmost importance. In a series running on LinkedIn Pulse, How I Hire, noted leaders from various industries are discussing their hiring strategies. Angela Ahrendts, senior vice president,...
Why retailers need to pay attention to the niche group of fashion bloggers.
Ah, the lazy, hazy days of summer! Unfortunately, they’re quickly passing, and soon it will be time for the new beginnings (and a new quarter) that fall brings each year. In the spirit of summer, Inner Circle asked its board members to tell us about any transformative experiences they had during the summer vacations of their...
Internationally acclaimed stylist and designer — and soon to be talk show host — Rachel Zoe’s career has played out in front of millions thanks to her reality TV show “The Rachel Zoe Project.” Zoe is paid to give her expert advice to clients (including many celebrities) on the latest fashions and trends, but not...
Consumer habits are changing. They’re becoming omnichannel shoppers, using any and all digital resources available to shop and purchase in and out of the store. This shift can cause operational challenges for some retailers, as customers seek a frictionless shopping and payment experience. There is an upside, however, as many omnichannel shoppers can become engaged,...
