The Tuxedo Business Gets a Boost from Vera Wang and Tony Bowls; What a Situation
By Paul Pannone 2012 will be remembered as the year tuxedos were reinvented– not by the narrow-minded People of the Tux– but by women dress makers and a TV personality. After years of decline the sale...
View ArticleLittle Guys Pissed Over Big-Box Growth and Promotion
By Paul Pannone An ongoing story involving the takeover of America splinters off into many paths, as confused Citizens of the United States– some of which are good people in business, not good...
View ArticleNot Your Father’s Suit– or Tuxedo
By Paul Pannone It’s silly to say or even think about this topic but who wants to wear their father’s anything? But that is what’s happening in stores where older (thinking) business people inflict...
View ArticleTuxedo Rentals are down but Sales are Up
By Paul Pannone For various reasons including lack of style innovation and a reason for retailers to update inventory, tuxedo rentals have continued to fall out of favor among a new generation of...
View ArticleClayton, Dubilier & Rice reportedly agrees to pay $900 million for David’s...
By Paul Pannone Since eWedNewz discovered David’s Bridal was on the auction block in June owners have been quietly seeking a buyer that still has confidence in a sagging wedding industry. The...
View ArticlePopular Brands compared to Unknown Names
By Paul Pannone Growing pressure caused by challenging economic conditions force consumers who are trying to make ends meet to buy merchandise at lower prices. But when is a bargain not a bargain? In...
View ArticleVera Wang Chinese Try-on Policy Gets American Retailers Excited
By Paul Pannone Vera Wang is making headlines again but this time not with a new dress design but for the honor to try a dress on. According to reports brides-to-be (in China) are being charged almost...
View ArticleVera Wang Scraps $500 dollar Try-on Charge
By Paul Pannone Because of a global outcry, Vera Wang has scrapped plans to charge Chinese shoppers a $500 fee. A Day after eWedNewz covered the story about Vera Wang charging the fee and negative...
View ArticleThe Week of March 25th in Review
By Paul Pannone Vera Wang made top newZ this week getting U.S retailers hot and bothered over the prospect of charging brides to try on merchandise and fitting-room shopping time. But, as quick as it...
View ArticleChinese Get more Aggressive while American Gown Makers Look on
By Paul Pannone On the first anniversary of an unprecedented meeting in New York the American Bridal and Prom Industry Association convened members of the wedding media to update them on the progress...
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