Overheard

"In as much as it would compel even more focus on differentiated range stories creating branded uniqueness building the range story."

Huh? The Retail Doctor director Brian Walker uses 20 words when one probably would've sufficed.

"The tricky bit was just staying alive, working fulltime, but not being able to draw down any cash. . .having to work your butt off. We all had part-time jobs. Graveyard shifts at the petrol station followed by a full day making clothing."
Who said fashion was a glamorous industry? Huffer founder Dan Buckley details the real work involved in getting a label off the ground.

"Gone are the days of the old cotton T-shirt doing everything."
No, say it isn't so Pete. Incline Sport director Peter Nimmo outlines why adventurous consumers are keeping moisture management developers on their toes.

"I hope they make more of an effort with the size range this time."
Ragtrader Online reader Kath expresses concern over Target's sizing plans for its new collaboration with Yeojin Bae and Gail Sorronda.