MakerSights

01/24/2023

Highly recommend checking out Coresight Research's Retailistic podcast episode featuring Liza Amlani of The Merchant Life, as well as retail experts, Andrew Smith, Ron Thurston, April Sabral, and Nick McHenry. They discuss their experiences working in retail, their biggest takeaways, and how the industry has evolved over the years.

Take a listen here!

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01/18/2023

Last week, our team gathered at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show to share conversations on how are leveraging and to fuel that’s a hit on (and off!) the slopes.

We especially loved learning about the materials that Sunski, Paka, Jetty, and GOT BAG are using to drive more innovative product creation.

Missed us at the event? Drop us a line here! https://hubs.la/Q01ytSng0

01/17/2023

We're thrilled to announce the expansion of MakerSights' customer base across Europe with the addition of Sweden-based premium lifestyle brand GANT, Swiss-based performance apparel brand, Odlo, and London-based luxury swimwear and lifestyle brand, Orlebar Brown.

These brands have only just begun leveraging our platform to inform more productive and strategic product decisions, and we're looking forward to partnering with them as they continue to deliver tighter, higher-performing assortments season after season. Learn more about GANT, ODLO, and Orlebar Brown's journey with MakerSights here: https://hubs.la/Q01yjcfZ0

01/13/2023

retail requires all hands on deck – starting with the and ending with . 🙋‍♀️ At next week’s , make sure to catch Walmart Director of Sustainability Chris Brooks, Seventh Generation Director of Sustainability and Authenticity Martin Wolf, and Jefferies VP Corey Tarlowe for a discussion on how and can collaborate on initiatives ranging from packaging improvements to product innovation, for more impactful and profitable solutions.

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01/11/2023

Resale is on the rise 📈, but executing a successful model can be trickier than it sounds. At next week’s , MM. LaFleur Founder & CEO of Sarah LaFleur, SVP of for J. Crew Group & Madewell SVP Sourcing Liz Hershfield, and Kearney - Management Consulting Partner Brian Ehrig to learn how leveraging can support resale strategies that reduce environmental impact and generate additional revenue.

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01/09/2023

Shout out to Ben Hanson of The Interline for his work on the 2022 Digital Product Creation Report, featuring Liza Amlani and Raj Dhiman of the Retail Strategy Group.

Together, they uncover why should be focused on implementing new to drive digital that not only enables teams to do their best work, but also resonates more with target . Take a read here: https://hubs.ly/Q01xnssR0

Our first DPC Report shows Digital Product Creation in fashion at an inflection point with editorials, vendor profiles, and market analysis.

01/09/2023

Salt Lake City, we’re here! Excited to be a part of this year’s Outdoor Retailer featuring some of our favorite across the and industry, like Sketchers, HURLEY, BUFF, and more!

Find our team on the showroom floor to learn how are leveraging and to fuel more and that’s a hit on – and off – the slopes. Not sure where to find us? Hit us up: https://hubs.la/Q01xndvg0

01/06/2023

Really excited to join next week’s Outdoor Retailer session, featuring industry leaders from Rossignol, Alterra, Solitude, and Share Winter, as they share how they’re incorporating community outreach and social good into their business strategy.

More details here: https://hubs.la/Q01xf2y80

We are the largest outdoor retail expo & conference in the country. Our Summer show highlights new trends and industry-related workshops.

01/06/2023

Despite past efforts to become more environmentally responsible, retail are backsliding into harmful practices, like , cheap consumerism, and the constant churn of new collections.

And while it's crucial that Congress implements new policies within the fashion industry to encourage environmental progress, it's also up to brands to comply to these standards if they're serious about taking the reins on . Sourcing Journal shares more on this here:

Eco-minded favorites are being outperformed by luxury and mid-market names, Remake’s data showed.

01/05/2023

Congratulations to designers Gabriela Hearst, Bethany Williams, Priya Ahluwalia, Conner Ives and Marine Serre for being recognized as the Fashion Awards' 2022 Leaders of Change in their work towards curbing fashion's environmental impact and setting the standard for more business models.

Looking forward to seeing how these incredible designers continue to pave the road to more in 2023! Vogue Business has the details here:

Gabriela Hearst, Bethany Williams, Priya Ahluwalia, Conner Ives and Marine Serre share the gong for curbing fashion’s environmental impact and role-modelling more sustainable business models. Here’s why.

01/04/2023

Pricing is an undeniably important part of , yet aren't fully leveraging and advanced to drive these strategic decisions. 🤔

In his piece with Retail TouchPoints, our President and co-founder, Matt Field, dives into the four pricing pillars that today's most innovative, forward-looking brands must consider in order to protect margins and drive demand. 🔥 See what they are here: https://hubs.la/Q01wWh6Q0

01/04/2023

Spreadsheets aren’t cutting it in 2023, and must leverage to drive strategic and scalable decisions in order to stay competitive.

Looking forward to hearing from Snowsports Industries America as they dive into this topic at Outdoor Retailer next week. More details on the session here: https://hubs.la/Q01x0Mqy0