“Visual Merchandising – A Return to Selling!” part 2 An article by Tim Radley in VM&RD Magazine India, Oct 2015 I was fortunate enough this year to be invited to speak at the In-Store Asia 2015 event in Mumbai. What I found was energy, enthusiasm and real excitement about the future of Indian retail and this great industry in general. Subsequently I have written a couple of articles for VM&SD Magazine, India’s-
Whether American Eagle has found its natural habitat, or becomes just another vagrant visitor to our shores blown off course by the winds of international optimism remains to be seen, but its addition to the retail regulars adds another touch of international interest to the vibrant UK clothing market.
Travellers to US malls will be fully familiar with American Eagle as the “Man on the Streets” call to casual clothing. Affordable and accessible in contrast to some of its more narcissistic neighbours it has built up a loyal following with its classic collection of denim, hoodies, sweats and T’s. A mass migration has bought the likes of J Crew, Banana Republic and Jack Spade as well as the-
