Fashion Accessories Shippers Association – Connecting Cargo Globally
Most of the first-quarter retail earnings have come to light, and unfortunately, most of it is a bitter pill to swallow. While there were some bright spots, notably Amazon (shocker) and TJX, earnings and comps below expectations have cast a pall over the industry. Additionally, many retailers have announced significant …
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Are customers no longer loyal to loyalty programs? According to new research released by consumer behavior research firm Collinson Group, up to 35% of affluent, middle-class shoppers say they “can’t be bothered” with joining loyalty programs. This figure is up from 2014, when it was at 18%. In addition, those …
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“Alice Through the Looking Glass” (Disney’s sequel to its 2010 “Alice in Wonderland”) opens this Friday and the fashion world is already capitalizing on the fantastical imagination of director James Bobin with extensive collaborations that span all accessories classifications. Just watch the trailer to be truly inspired! RETAIL TIE-INS Both …
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Known for grouping accessories by color in its 370 stores around the country and increasingly internationally, Charming Charlie has become the de facto color authority, with even blog posts on wearing color. Accessories caught up with Eric Samuel Green, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, Charming Charlie, to discuss the …
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Maritime consultancy Drewry found that approximately 80 percent of shippers won’t shift any volume from ocean to air to avoid disruptions caused by the verified gross mass rule scheduled to go into effect July 1.
The Environment and Public Works Committee approved legislation to extend a program that has helped ports reduce air pollution over the past decade.
Annual costs at container lines have increased a combined $500 million due to new sulfur emissions rules requiring vessels to use more expensive fuel, according to a report released last week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee this week will vote on its version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which authorizes funding for dredging and navigation programs critical to ports and inland waterways.
The U.S. Transportation Department has received 212 applications totaling nearly $9.8 billion for its newest freight transportation infrastructure funding program.
The e-commerce giant is reportedly looking to either license or buy outright technology to help manage its expanding freight transportation network, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.