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Overview
This research guide links to many sources that will be useful for students in FASH 2080 Retail Operations. Information is found online through library databases, books and websites. Items available through the library will require a log-in for off-campus access. Please contact Bill, the librarian for Fashion, if you have any questions or need research help.
Library databases and websites
Business Of FashionStudents are currently able to join BOF Professional free of charge. You will need to provide your George Brown e-mail address.
https://www.businessoffashion.com/memberships/student/details
IBISWorld IBISWorld produces and publishes over 400 Canadian and 1,300 US Industry Reports at the 5-digit level of the NAICS code. IBISWorld research reports contain trends, statistics & analysis on market size, market share of major companies and industry growth rates. Major market segments are identified and also those key external forces affecting supply and demand within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent production performance. Passport GMID (Euromonitor) This link opens in a new window This international database provides access to market reports that analyze consumer and service industries across 80 countries. Also includes company profiles. Industries covered include Apparel, Consumer Finance, Consumer Foodservice and Travel & Tourism. SAGE Business Cases SAGE Business Cases is a digital collection of business and interdisciplinary cases on subjects such as entrepreneurship, accounting, healthcare management, social enterprise, and more. SAGE Business Cases provides unlimited access to more than 3,650 authoritative cases from over 100 countries.
* Instructors can contact their Liaison Librarian to request access to Teaching Notes Sourcing Journal Online Access to a wealth of global news, expert commentary and up to the minute analysis of sourcing issues in the apparel industry. This is a leading trade publication relied upon by leaders in the textile, soft goods, and apparel industries. Statista This link opens in a new window Statistical data and analysis of business, industry, product brands, market share, media, and social scientific topics, obtained from both private and public sector sources, and covering all regions of the world. WGSN This link opens in a new window Information and resources on worldwide fashion industry news, trade shows and events. Also includes trend analyses and fashion reports.
WWD (Women's Wear DailyFull text access to WWD, the leading fashion industry trade journal. Includes: daily updates, weekly issues and an archive of articles and images from the past twelve months.
**For OFF-CAMPUS access, please create a user account using your George Brown College email address here: https://uls.wwd.com/organization/signup/73
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