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WWD Mens Fall 2010 Explained

March 18, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

With millions of people live-streaming fashion shows, they are no longer exclusively for buyers, designers are showcasing their lines for consumers.  When showcasing to consumers, the looks must be more identifiable and in the fashion world - Indentifiable = Wearable.

Ian Davenport, President

Ian DavenportPresidentDavenport Associates What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

New Diaper - Is it Really a Big Environmental Win?

March 17, 2010

P&G Puts Billions Behind Sustainability | www.brandweek.com

P&G should be applauded for attempting to reduce waste. Does Pampers® Dry Max truly help achieve this goal and benefit the environment?

Affluent Americans Redesign Luxury

March 8, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

The US market for luxury is not doing well. Most brands are realigning their organizations and cutting costs: may I suggest that they also build the future and keep track of the changing nature of luxury for affluent Americans?

Mauboussin and Accessible Luxury

March 8, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

La modernite du luxe, c'est le partage (in French) | www.lemonde.fr

The Mauboussin CEO wrote recently a paper in "Le Monde" (France) in which he defends in quite violent terms "accessible luxury". This leads me to analyze the Mauboussin brand strategy and suggest an answer to the question: Is Mauboussin still a Luxury Brand?

Biggest challenge in Sustainable Innovation

February 28, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

Building an Innovation Culture | www.industryweek.com

Innovation needs imperatives to deliver profitable growth through Innovation. From the I of Inspiration to the N of Net Result...

Tom Cassidy, President

Tom CassidyPresidentDuke, Otis, and Buck Consulting What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Skechers: Beauty or Beast

February 23, 2010

Wall Street Upbeat on Skechers Outlook | www.wwd.com

The names of the companies change, but the results are the same when a category gets hot: a trend emerges, the retailers jump on the trend, and the stock becomes the next beauty to behold.If it is a singular trend fueling the fire, then one of the key questions to always ask is how sustainable is the trend? The answer is not always clear, and the implications can be the difference between beauty or the beast. So will Sketchers in the future look more like an UGG or a Healy's? Let's look closer.

Why Not Expand Their Presence in Premium Denim?

February 5, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

LVMH Profits Fall, Arnault Optimistic | www.wwd.com

I like LVMH.  They have strong brands and their speed to market with an ad campaign touting heritage and quality of Luis Vuitton was stellar.  I would like to see them get more aggressive in Premium Denim.

Polo and Penney's will prosper in spite of American Living blunder

January 20, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

Polo Ralph Lauren profit drops | www.marketwatch.com

American Living has not been, and will not be, the win both RL and JCP had hoped for.Fortunately, Polo has grown its top-line while most other luxury players have shrunk in the last 2 years. Penney's is positioned to capitalize on consumer frugality.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Retail Supply Chain Leadership, Federal Environmental Policy, What’s the Future?

January 20, 2010

Wal-Mart: Sustainability Starts with Small Steps | www.retailwire.com

Leading global retailers continue to drive the Green Supply Chain revolution! The U.S. Federal government is also pushing their environment policy just as hard! What's on the horizon for low cost country retail manufacturers? What's the outlook for green solution providers?

Denim is Alive and Well; Prices Will Rebound

January 8, 2010

GLG Expert Contributor

Denim's New Direction: Brands, Retailers Feel Pressure on Price | www.wwd.com

Despite the average price points for denim coming down over the past year, the category is alive and well.   The sector is poised for growth. 

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