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Color Springs Forward For 2011
Pantone reveals which hues will be in demand next year

Buyers ready to hit the ground shopping for next year’s hot trends will likely be wondering which colors will be...

The Secret To Getting Customers Into Your Store
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Visual Merchandising

For retailers who’ve seen sales drop along with the economy, it’s time to get creative. “Right now, people do have...

The Newest Risk To Your Inventory Mix
The Recession May Have Created Problems You’d Never Predict

Retailers may think the “gift” of the recession was a lesson in keeping inventories lean and mean, but that might...

All She’ll Want Next Summer
Your Customer Will Be Looking for These Hot Trends

With the buying window for spring/summer 2011 just around the corner, retailers are wondering what today’s more cautious consumer will...

Growing Your Footwear Business Now
Despite the Recession, This May Be Your Time to Expand

Though many footwear retailers have felt the painful pinch of the recession, pundits say there are glimmers of hope on...

Why Your Store Needs Web 2.0
Find a Secret Weapon for Social Media, Cheap

Wondering if a great Web site is really that important to your business? Whether you own a boutique or a...

Why Color Is The Catalyst
Pantone Explains Why You Need a Color Management Process Now

By Laurie Pressman, VP Fashion, Home and Interiors for Pantone and Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute Executive Director
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The Business Changes You Must Make Now
Current Retail Trends Demand Fast Action from Retailers

The recession has shaken many retailers, and, according to NPD Group chief analyst Marshal Cohen, it just might be...

The Must-Have Color Trends For Fall 2010
Everything Old Is New and Improved

Wondering which hues for shoes will be must-haves for consumers next fall? According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the...

Get Into Position
The Secret To Making Your Business Thrive

Many retailers are looking back at the past decade and crossing their fingers that the next one will be better....