Many brands are starting to wonder if China might no longer be the hot market for luxury brands that it used to be.

After years of disappointing sales growth, some brands are turning their attention away from China and towards markets which they think might be the next big thing.

While the China market has certainly faced challenges, the are still huge opportunities there - for brands that know how to read the market.

Today we’re joined by Jacques Roizen, Managing Director, China Consulting at Digital Luxury Group. He’s worked with leading international brands, including Pandora and Etam to help them grow their China business.

He’ll be sharing some of the big opportunities that brands are overlooking when they look at the China market. He’ll also be talking about why so many Chinese consumers shop overseas, and the unique role of luxury retail in China.

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Fast fashion has always been competitive but in recent years its become a speed-driven race to the bottom.

No matter how low prices are today, some new player will enter the market - with even lower prices - and more styles!

In the midst of this chaos, UK supermarkets have carved out a solid business selling budget priced fashion. Yes, fashion. Not basics. Not the standard socks and underwear you’d expect to find in a supermarket.

Not only that, they are offering quality products made from premium ingredients, including Supima cotton.

We can help but wonder - how are they doing this?

Today we are joined by Dean Clegg, a supply chain consultant, who previously was Global Sourcing Director at Sainsbury's.

He’s going to share an insider’s view of how supermarkets are winning in the fashion category.

He’ll also be giving us some insights on how we can tighten up our supply chains in order to navigate what looks like another challenging year.


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The Current Situation in Sourcing: https://thecurrentsituation.net

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Typically older generations complain that young people don’t work as hard as they did when they were that age. However that narrative does seem to carry some truth these days.

Suddenly it seems that Gen Z and even younger Millennials are disengaged with the working world.

From ‘Quiet Quitting’ to seemingly lacking ambition, what’s happened to the energy and enthusiasm that younger workers used to have?

Today we’re joined by Damon Cassidy, a former corporate banker turned content creator with a passion for analyzing economic history and systemic forces shaping the modern world. He’s known for providing thought-provoking insights into generational economics, labor market shifts, and media influence.

In this podcast Damon will be discussing:

• The real reason why younger workers seem to be disengaged - particularly with regard to work.
• How LinkedIn and similar jobs sites have made it almost impossible for people to get jobs.
• What Gen Z really wants and what missing in their lives.

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In a fast paced, complex business environment decision making has become increasingly difficult.

We want to make good decisions. We’re told we need to make faster decisions. But often we end up in ‘analysis paralysis’.

Caught between analyzing endless data, including inputs from a vast range of participants, and often trying to please too many masters. It’s no wonder fewer decisions get made. And when they do, they are not the best.

If you are looking for a way to simplify decision making and cut through some of the complexities, then this episode is for you!

Today we’re joined by Dave Martin, author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerful Process to Think Smarter and Make Better Leadership Decisions.

He is the founder of 280 Capital Partners and a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and has helped top executives and leaders across industries refine their decision-making process using his innovative "MegaCepts" method.

• Dave will be talking about his 4-step method to overcoming analysis paralysis.
• How to distill complex topics into their 10 most essential principles.
• Why sharpening thinking still is critical for effective leadership.

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Find "Mega Thinking" by Dave Martin on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFMYY4LZ

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When people talk about PTSD we usually think of returning military veterans or survivors of catastrophic events.

Yet many other people suffer from stress-related issues that are not unlike PTSD.

Terry Earthwind Nichols, is a bestselling author and father of Repetitive Behavior Cellular Regression, a methodology that helps people decrease anxiety, fear, procrastination, self sabotage and overall stress

In this podcast, he talks about how people can overcome some of the past traumas that continue to disrupt their daily lives - including a simple technique you can use anytime and anywhere.

You’ll Learn:

• How to uncover hidden traumas that are causing severe stress
• The life-changing benefits of resolving past traumas
• A simple and easy method to use any time you need to control stress

Useful Links:

Connect with Terry Earthwind Nichols on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/earthwind

Terry Earthwind Nichols portfolio: linktr.ee/terryearthwindnichols

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Everyone wants to build a brand. But few people actually know how.

For most, a brand is a logo and a vague mission statement - and little more.

And you can really blame them. Creating a unique brand identity - and articulating it so that others (ideally customers) understand what you stand for - is a lot bigger undertaking than it seems.

I'm Jane Singer, and welcome back to A Seat at the Table.


In each episode, we sit down with some of the smartest and most innovative people who join us as guests on this show and share a ton of valuable business and life enhancing insights.
A big shout out to all of our esteemed listeners in over 140 countries around the world. Thank you for being there with us today.

Today we are joined by Nigel Davies, a brand consultant who helps business owners untangle their brands so that they are more relevant, unique and memorable.

With over 25 years in the creative industry, Nigel was employed by leading design agencies (creating the first global standard for Ford Motor Company), before establishing his own agency.

Not surprisingly, he has won multiple awards for ‘Brand Transformation’.

In today’s podcast, Nigel will be discussing:

- Biggest mistakes that organizations make in the early stages of building a brand

- The importance of brands creating ‘an emotional connection’ with their customers

- Some of the most challenging projects he’s worked on - and how he turned them into success stories.


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Inside Fashion website: insidefashionlive.net

Connect with Nigel Davies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pincreative/

Nigel Davies' website: https://untangleyourbrand.com/https://untangleyourbrand.com/

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AI has become one of the most talked about technologies. A lot of the hype makes AI seem like a magic wand that can do anything or an evil demon that will leave massive numbers of people without jobs.

While it's unlikely, at least for now, that these extreme cases are true, there is little doubt that AI is a technology we need to understand.

For most companies, the challenge is identifying what are practical use cases for AI in their organizations.

I'm Jane Singer and welcome back to A Seat at the Table. On this show, we sit down with leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders to get a close-up look at the technologies and developments that are impacting industry.

Today, I am joined by professor Calvin Wong, CEO and center director of AID Lab and Chung Yee Kung, endowed professor in fashion of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Professor Wong is ranked among the world's top 2 percent of most cited scientists in the field of artificial intelligence and image processing with over a 170 high impact journal publications.

His work bridges industry and academia.

In 2019, he worked with one of the world's largest online shopping platforms to establish the first of its kind fashion AI dataset.

In 2022, he and his team developed the world's first design led AI system, AI based interactive design assistant for fashion, otherwise known as AIDA.

In this podcast, professor Wong will be discussing:

• The top myths around AI that need to be busted
• The role that humans are playing in AI driven design applications
• The most practical use case for AI in textile manufacturing
• What might be the next gen application of AI in the apparel and textile industry.

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The apparel industry is being forced to re-imagine itself in the face of pressure to meet new green standards.

Suddenly, what we thought was sustainable turns out to be merely a ‘good try’ - but not enough.

While apparel needs to now recycle, be circular, reduce carbon emissions and lower water usage, it also has to appeal to consumers - who want clothing that is eye catching, comfortable, high quality and personalized.

That’s a big ask for any industry, let alone an industry that runs on razor thin margins and almost as thin lead times.

I'm Jane Singer, and welcome back to A Seat at the Table.

In each episode, we sit down with some of the smartest and most innovative people who join us as guests on this show and share a ton of valuable business and life enhancing insights.
A big shout out to all of our esteemed listeners 140 countries around the world. Thank you for being there with us today.

Today we are joined by the legendary Giusy Bettoni, founder and CEO of C.L.A.S.S., which stands for Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy.
CLASS is an international eco-hub – based in Milan - which since the very beginning has been advocating for a new generation of fashion where the fusion of design, innovation, communication and responsibility shape an informed and competitive business, able to play both at an economic and social level.

Giusy is a pioneer in the field of sustainable textiles having started out in 2007, before they coined the term ‘sustainability’ and we were still talking about being ‘eco-friendly ‘ - if we were talking about it all. She has superior technical knowledge within the raw material market sector, as well as precise marketing and communication skills.

In this podcast, Giusy will be discussing:

• What she sees at the biggest challenge facing the fashion industry
• Why sustainability has to be about more than just environmental impacts in order to be effective.
• How the apparel industry could re-imagine itself to benefit people and planet.

The apparel industry is complicated and constantly changing. To win, you not only have to know what’s happening, you need to understand why - and how it could potentially impact your business.

When apparel industry executives want a sharp of view of global supply chains - from factory to retail selling floor they turn to Inside Fashion.

Why should you read Inside Fashion? In the words of one subscriber:

“Inside Fashion consistently provides an extremely comprehensive yet concise take on the apparel industry - simplifying key topics and making them accessible and understandable - while also highlighting what’s next on the horizon.”

Find out how you and your team could benefit from Inside Fashion.

Head on over to insidefashionLive.net to learn more.

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