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Dressing for the Future: How NetSuite and AI Are Transforming the Apparel Industry
By Chris Millet - Director, NetSuite practice | May 19, 2026
The apparel industry runs on agility: the ability to read a trend, move product, and pivot before the season turns. But in today’s environment, where supply chains span continents, consumer expectations shift at the speed of social media and margins are perpetually under pressure, agility alone is no longer enough.
UCLA Anderson Forecast Takes a Look at California’s Future
California is on a steady course to see job growth outpace the U.S. economy through the end of 2016, eventually driving down the state unemployment to 5.6 percent during that period. That is considerably lower than the 7.3 percent recorded in October.
California and U.S. Economic Growth Looks Brighter for 2015
California has been slowly adding jobs to its payrolls, and next year should be no different.
Positive Signs for California Job Growth
More people should be employed in California during the fourth quarter of this year as companies around the state continue to add staff.
Experts Discuss Financing Options for Businesses Big and Small
Financing alternatives from traditional methods such as factoring to crowdfunding opportunities were discussed at a recent panel discussion featuring factors, investment bankers and other finance experts.
Industry Focus Finance: The Opportunities and Challenges of International Sales
With more apparel companies looking to export overseas to boost revenues, how difficult is it to get factor financing on these overseas accounts, and what things should apparel labels be aware of when exporting?
UCLA Anderson Forecast Sees California’s Economy Inching Ahead
The latest UCLA Anderson Forecast, released on Sept. 11, shows California's economy making slow progress with the operative word here being “slow.”
How a Growing Economy Affects Financing for Apparel Manufacturers
With interest rates still hovering in single-digit territory, the cost of borrowing money should be cheap, cheap, cheap. But it’s more than low interest rates that determine how much apparel manufacturers pay for a loan.
Building Your Brand: Authenticity and Consistency Are Key to Keeping an Edge in the Market
Social media has given consumers a front-row seat and an inside look into their favorite brands, but it has also changed the traditional dynamic between brand and audience.
L.A.’s Topson Downs Acquires Majority of Rachel Roy Label
Topson Downs, a Los Angeles manufacturer established in 1971, announced on July 18 it had acquired a majority interest in the Rachel Roy brand from The Jones Group.
Economy on Strong Footing to Grow, But Apparel Sales Challenged
For once, economists are in agreement. The financial outlook for California and the rest of the nation is bright for the rest of the year.
Maria Contino Joins Rosenthal & Rosenthal
Rosenthal & Rosenthal of California announced it has hired Maria Contino as its new senior vice president and business development officer.
Los Angeles Retail Rents Rise With the Economy
Start looking for that new store location now before rents go up even more, because the retail market is heating up.
Columbia Sportswear Completes Acquisition of Prana Apparel
Oirtland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear completed its purchase of Carlsbad, California-based Prana on May 30.
Quiksilver Posts 9 Percent Drop in Net Revenue
Surf giant Quiksilver Inc. reported declines of 9 percent in net revenue for its second quarter for its fiscal 2014 year, which it released on June 2.
How This Year’s Economy Will Affect Apparel Sales
After a harsh winter put a chill on the national economy, warmer weather is putting a spring back into consumer activity, which should translate into higher retail sales and apparel purchases for the rest of the year.
