Why retailers love the term “pre-owned”By Janet NguyenApril 17, 2019John Shearer/Getty Images For The RealRealNeiman Marcus is acquiring a stake in Fashionphile, which sells “pre-owned” handbags and accessories. POSTED IN: luxury fashion accessories pre-owned clothing read
Measuring inflation isn't easyBy Mitchell HartmanApril 10, 2019Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesMonth-to-month price fluctuations make it difficult for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure inflation accurately.POSTED IN: Economy Consumer Price Index CPI inflation gas prices clothing prices ListenreadDownloadDownload
Levi's are about to return to the stock marketBy Renata SagoFebruary 13, 2019Levi'sThe iconic jeans and fashion brand is planning its second IPO after going private in 1985.POSTED IN: levi's denim IPO clothing Retail business ListenreadDownloadDownload
How woven cloth changed the course of history By David BrancaccioDecember 11, 2018Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Draken Harald HarfagreFrom Viking sails to international trade, author Kassia St Clair explains how fabric influenced civilization.POSTED IN: Economy cloth woven cloth vikings international trade globalism history kassia st clair clothing fashion ListenreadDownloadDownload
How luxury consignment works at The RealRealBy Kai Ryssdal and Daisy PalaciosOctober 17, 2018Courtesy of The RealReal"People aren't going to stop buying Gucci, they're just not," said Julie Wainwright, co-founder and CEO.POSTED IN: luxury fashion vintage Gucci Louis Vuitton chanel brands ceo ListenreadDownloadDownload
The RealReal CEO Julie Wainwright isn't afraid of growing too fastBy Kai Ryssdal and Daisy PalaciosOctober 17, 2018Used luxury goods are a big market.POSTED IN: luxury retail gucchi chanel ecommerce brands ceo vintage resale ListenreadDownloadDownload
The jean jacket startup aimed at Latina millennialsBy Sean McHenryJuly 25, 2018Courtesy of Patty DelgadoPatty Delgado started with $500, working from her parents' couch. POSTED IN: Hija de tu Madre denim clothing textile My Economy Small Business Entrepreneur startup ListenreadDownloadDownload
Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirtsBy Rob Sachs June 07, 2018POSTED IN: business fashion Retail clothing Sports Entertainment tshirts eagles Philadelphia ListenreadDownloadDownload
In Columbus, Georgia, textile mills adapt to surviveBy Kai Ryssdal and Daisy PalaciosMay 29, 2018Daisy Palacios/MarketplaceThis "textile town" looks different after NAFTA.POSTED IN: Economy manufacturing clothing denim NAFTA ListenreadDownloadDownload
