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The Chief Merchant Journal
Retailer-vendor relationships are more transactional than collaborative. And that's hurting the customer.
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In 2017, we were all jumping for joy. Jumpsuits were having a moment at that time. I was the merch lead for Lauren, and we bought into many versions across…
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Let me tell you about my dadโs side hustle. I have memories of being 8 years old, sitting in the passenger seat while my dad would drive into the Foothills…
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๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐? In the latest episode of the Sourcing Exchange, host Paul Lennen speaks with retail strategy expert Liza Amlani…
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What if the real competitive edge in fashion isnโt designโฆ but in materials? On this episode of The Robin Report's Retail Unwrapped podcast, Liza joins Shelley E. Kohan to unpack…
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If there ever was a case for process innovation, the recent hubbub around the football Hall of Fame is Exhibit A. For a moment, the whole world seemed to unite…
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I talked to The Canadian Press / Global News about lululemon's Olympic gear. Here's my hot take: This Olympic collection feels noticeably more commercial than previous assortments. The color palette…
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Tech might be flashy, but process is foundational. In our latest article in The Interline, we make the case that fashionโs biggest opportunity isnโt the newest tool or platform. Itโs…
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Hereโs something that you might not be thinking about when creating productsโฆ We already know that overdevelopment is an issue. But, there is a more detailed way to look at…
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Retail decisions ripple ...and most brands don't notice. In our latest contribution to Sourcing Journal, we argue that supply chain strategy canโt be built by looking forward alone. You have…
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aF0R24UCZ2FVhWyTjO8Ah?si=ef44dd66945143c4 Lizaโs latest podcast appearance is live and this time she joins the Mere Merchants podcast. We discussed the role of the merchant and why process innovation & a materials-first…
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Momentum is building rapidly in materials research, discovery, and next-generation innovation. Consider a few signals: AI-native materials startups such as Lila Sciences, CuspAI, and Radical AI have quietly raised more…
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Uncertainty has become the new normal for fashion. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, excess inventory, and shifting consumer demand are putting unprecedented pressure on brands, retailers, and manufacturers. This report, From…
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In my first role out of university, I was able to negotiate a car into my compensation package. It was a design job outside of London. It was a Renault…
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The following is adapted from our upcoming book, The Material Life - Process Innovation for Retailers and Brands. Available for pre-order now! Imagine a chef, midway through a busy day,…
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