Sep 21, 2023
Andrew Olah claims he is in the twilight of his career. But everything he is involved seems to be to the contrary! Olah has recently sold his textile business, Olah Inc, and has…
Jun 30, 2023
Guest Blog by Dr. Marguerite Moore The following blog was written by Dr. Marguerite Moore from the Wilson College of Textiles. Thank you for writing up your insights Marguerite! On…
Sep 29, 2021
In a recent article published by The Wire China, I was interviewed on the challenges of e-commerce giant Amazon to contain counterfeit products on its website. Counterfeit products are commonly…
Sep 26, 2018
I recently interviewed the Director of Brand Protection at a large pharmaceutical company, who shared with me the timeline around how his company gradually shifted and changed its views on…
Oct 14, 2016
This week’s blog is a guest blog from a PhD Student, MD Rejaul Hasan. Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University,…
Sep 14, 2016
The online magazine 1IT Enterprise recently published a special issue on some of the emerging predictions about Big Data in their latest ediction. Many of the enterprises working in this…
Jun 17, 2016
I had the opportunity to speak with a Nike executive about how the company has moved into the world of mass-customization. Many people have heard about their partnership with…
Feb 26, 2015
A senior executive from a large global manufacturer came to speak in my MBA class this week, and discussed the major shifts in global business that was occurring due to…
Nov 10, 2014
“Luxury is a necessity that begins when necessity ends.” – Coco Chanel In this blog, I review the new book “Sustainable Luxury” by Gardetti and Torres. Most people who buy…
Oct 24, 2014
More and more global luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others are promoting themselves as Lifestyle brands, spanning many products including fragrance, home collections, apparel, paint, wallpaper, foods, and…
