The first images conjured up when one thinks of fashion are wafer thin models, strutting over the catwalk sporting the newest, most expensive, and often strange concepts presented by the fashion elite. The company in focus, however, has changed the world of fashion and made it accessible to many of its devout followers. Zara has revolutionized the way […]
Entries from January 2010
More Volatile than TNT… Clothes
January 26th, 2010 No Comments
Tags: fashion · fast fashion · supply chain · zara
The Ying-Yang of Lululemon
January 19th, 2010 No Comments
As many local Vancouver residents already know, the revered atheltic company, Lululemon, is under fire for it’s advertising tactics. Lululemon Athletica has recently launged a line of clothing titled “Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition.” Although this tactic is full of wit, completely within the limits of […]
Tags: Downtown eastside · Lululemon · marketing · Olympics
Environmentally Conscious Money Making Companies?
January 11th, 2010 No Comments
http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/06/18/jantzi-macleans-50-most-socially-responsible-corporations/43/ Now here is a real, breathing, money making, and socially responsible corporation. Suncor Energy Inc. makes money, and stays competitive by practicing traditional energy harvesting methods (mainly the harvest of the Albertan oil sands). Additionally, Suncor’s has a strong reputation as an ecologically focused organization, however, this green giant is not afraid to make a […]
Tags: milton friedman · social responsibility · suncor