Tag: prices

Levi’s Profit Dip Due to High Cotton Costs, Discounting, Sign of the Times

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No matter how artificially pumped-up mainstream fashion media says things are going economically speaking, the reality is that sourcing problems, new trends in discounting, and an entirely new generation of youth culture consumers who have spent their teens living in a recession, are changing the game of the industry. Stay tuned for more about this […]

Spain’s Fast-Fashion Chain Zara Opens Giant Flagship in Manhattan and Pushes Prices

In a unique move for a fast-fashion retailer, Zara’s offering borderline luxury prices for limited-edition high-end products bringing new meaning to hi-lo fashion in one store.

Top Concerns in Youth Culture Reflect Differing Opinions than Mainstream Media Reports

Youth culture markets of 13-25-year-olds aren’t as much in shock-and-awe about the failing economy (and government) as you may think. This DIY generation kicked-in their survival tactics long ago. See what cause-marketing campaigns would make the most difference to them.