Beginner quilters are often mystified by the selection of quilting fabric. Rest assured that once you have a quilt or two under your belt, selecting quilting fabric gets easier. If you are still uncomfortable selecting quilting fabrics, here are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Who will the quilt be f ...
Many of the intended readers of this blog may currently be participating in the ASD/AMD Show in Las Vegas this week (3/15-18). I wish all of you the greatest success at an event that continues to be critical to general merchandisers in the US and beyond. For those of you interested in developing new ...
Los Angeles: Virgin Megastores, the music and lifestyle retailer, is pulling out of the US, closing its six stores across the country over the next few months. The decision by Virgin, which has been in the country since 1995, represents the latest blow to music stores. Tower Records shut down in 199 ...
Why study apparel merchandising and design at CMU? The apparel merchandising and design program at CMU prepares students for careers in the apparel and textile industries. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU: Course work and hands-on experiences offered in state-of the-art ...
As consumers we’ve become used to the way retail chain stores keep track of the type and number of products they have on hand at any time. They do it with barcodes and inventory control software running on a computer somewhere deep in the administration area of the business. Compare this situation w ...