I've talked to hundreds of designers and retailers. This is how you do it.

In 2003, it was all about the Japanese tourist. Now, it's exploded into a national force.

Jacalin Ding is a self-described rebel and rule-breaker.

"We believe in sustainable style for the women of today."

Luxe florals, jewel toned Ikat prints and tribal flair is the theme for the season.

"Every cent we make goes back into feeding our rapid growth.”

"Use promotions like free express delivery to help lighten the load for your customers."

The brand continues to dominate locally, abroad and online, but how?

Imagine having your marketing engine suggesting specific promotional activity and sales events with predicted returns.

These are the critical improvements that will propel your business forward.

"We have everything, just deal with us."

"Our intent is to take a leadership position in ethical sourcing."

Do you have a people strategy? Is it written down? If you answered no to both questions, then it might be time to ask why not.

"Let’s be objective, Amazon is big, but even in the US it’s not all encompassing."

"Speed is key in order to reduce chances of them buying elsewhere, especially in fashion."

"These types of collaborations are what our clients can expect to see more of in the future."