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- February 2015 (Revised March 2022)
- Case
Quincy Apparel (A)
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Lisa Mazzanti
Quincy Apparel designs, manufactures and sells work apparel for young professional women that offers the fit and feel of high-end brands at a lower price. In late 2012, Quincy's cofounders are debating how to approach a crucial board meeting. Their seed-stage startup... View Details
Keywords: Retail; Failure; Online Retail; Women's Apparel; Business Startups; Business Plan; Business Model; Entrepreneurship; Production; E-commerce; Retail Industry; Technology Industry; Fashion Industry; New York (city, NY)
Eisenmann, Thomas R., and Lisa Mazzanti. "Quincy Apparel (A)." Harvard Business School Case 815-067, February 2015. (Revised March 2022.)
- June 2015
- Teaching Note
Quincy Apparel
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Lisa C. Mazzanti
- February 2015 (Revised April 2016)
- Supplement
Quincy Apparel (B)
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Lisa C. Mazzanti
The (B) case provides post-mortem analysis from Quincy's cofounders on why their startup failed and what they could have done differently. Explanations for failure focus on Quincy's ambitious value proposition and resulting operational challenges; cofounder conflict;... View Details
Keywords: Retail; Online Retail; Women's Apparel; Internet and the Web; Entrepreneurship; Failure; Business Startups; E-commerce; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry
Eisenmann, Thomas R., and Lisa C. Mazzanti. "Quincy Apparel (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 815-095, February 2015. (Revised April 2016.)
- October 1984
- Case
NIKE (F): The Apparel Division
Deals with challenges confronting a new divisional manager of Nike's apparel division, David Chang. The teaching plan would focus on a diagnosis of the division's current strategy and what future strategic moves might be considered. View Details
Keywords: Strategic Planning; Business Divisions; Management Teams; Business Strategy; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry
Christensen, C. Roland. "NIKE (F): The Apparel Division." Harvard Business School Case 385-039, October 1984.
- March 2005 (Revised May 2005)
- Case
Ito-Yokado: The Challenge of Apparel
By: Rajiv Lal and Arar Han
Ito-Yokado, the 16th largest retail conglomerate in the world, has struggled with the declining performance in the apparel division of its superstores for over a decade. Apparel sales are slipping, eating hard-won gains in the retailer's food division. CEO Toshifumi... View Details
Keywords: Business Conglomerates; Transformation; Performance; Problems and Challenges; Sales; Strategy; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Japan
Lal, Rajiv, and Arar Han. "Ito-Yokado: The Challenge of Apparel." Harvard Business School Case 505-048, March 2005. (Revised May 2005.)
- October 1995 (Revised April 1997)
- Case
Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy
By: Ananth Raman
Indian apparel exports are enjoying considerable success in the international markets. However, the future is uncertain owing to impending technological, regulatory, and market changes. This case explores the long lead times for sourcing apparel from India and provides... View Details
Keywords: Working Capital; Supply Chain Management; Supply and Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; India
Raman, Ananth. "Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy." Harvard Business School Case 696-065, October 1995. (Revised April 1997.)
- April 1987 (Revised June 1987)
- Background Note
Apparel Industry's Political Profile
Salter, Malcolm S. "Apparel Industry's Political Profile." Harvard Business School Background Note 387-161, April 1987. (Revised June 1987.)
- September 1991 (Revised November 1991)
- Case
TAL Apparel Ltd.
By: Robert H. Hayes
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
Hayes, Robert H. "TAL Apparel Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 692-033, September 1991. (Revised November 1991.)
- June 2005
- Background Note
Overview of the Japanese Apparel Market
By: Rajiv Lal and Arar Han
Provides an overview of the Japanese apparel market, which was a 13.1 trillion yen industry in 2003, reflecting 5.5% year-over-year shrinkage since 1997, when retailers logged 17.5 trillion yen in sales. Compared to their global counterparts, Japanese apparel shoppers... View Details
Keywords: Trends; Financial Crisis; Trade; Emerging Markets; Sales; Luxury; Competition; Segmentation; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Asia; China; Japan; Korean Peninsula
Lal, Rajiv, and Arar Han. "Overview of the Japanese Apparel Market." Harvard Business School Background Note 505-068, June 2005.
- February 1990 (Revised April 1991)
- Background Note
Quick Response in the Apparel Industry
It has been estimated that the U.S. apparel industry wastes over $25 billion annually due to inefficient practices, long lead times, and insufficient coordination between channel partners. In response to intense competition from off-shore producers, the industry has... View Details
Keywords: Information; Distribution Channels; Performance Efficiency; Partners and Partnerships; Adaptation; Business Strategy; System; Technology; Apparel and Accessories Industry; United States
Hammond, Janice H. "Quick Response in the Apparel Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 690-038, February 1990. (Revised April 1991.)
- April 1984 (Revised July 1985)
- Case
Springs Industries: Apparel Fabrics Division
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
Cespedes, Frank V. "Springs Industries: Apparel Fabrics Division." Harvard Business School Case 584-143, April 1984. (Revised July 1985.)
- 1991
- Case
Nihon no Apparel Sangyou no Case (Case on the Japanese Apparel Industry)
By: Hirotaka Takeuchi
- June 1987 (Revised October 1987)
- Case
TC2 and the Apparel Industry
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
Salter, Malcolm S. "TC2 and the Apparel Industry." Harvard Business School Case 387-160, June 1987. (Revised October 1987.)
- November 1982 (Revised June 1983)
- Case
Casual Male: Off-Price Men's Apparel Retailing
Tedlow, Richard S. "Casual Male: Off-Price Men's Apparel Retailing." Harvard Business School Case 383-052, November 1982. (Revised June 1983.)
- 05 May 2014
- News
Acustom Apparel Takes On E-Commerce
- May 1997
- Teaching Note
Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy TN
By: Ananth Raman
Teaching Note for (9-696-065). View Details
- July 1982 (Revised May 1992)
- Case
Danton's: The Specialty Store Men's Apparel Business
Tedlow, Richard S. "Danton's: The Specialty Store Men's Apparel Business." Harvard Business School Case 583-008, July 1982. (Revised May 1992.)
- 13 Oct 2010
- News
Nike takes NFL apparel deal from Reebok
- May 1984 (Revised July 1984)
- Teaching Note
Springs Industries: Apparel Fabrics Division, Teaching Note
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
- 2001
- Chapter
E-Commerce in the Textile and Apparel Industries
By: Janice H. Hammond and Kristin M Kohler