PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The purpose of this presentation is to assist you in finalizing an Adams Fashion Headwear product allocation which ensures Bodek &
Rhodes achieves their corporate objectives for our brand and the headwear category.
By The Numbers - 1st Qtr.
By The Numbers - Annually
New Styles - Stay Fresh
- Review drop ship for potential stocking styles - will increase the style sales by 25
- Review possible new styles for stocking styles
- Catalog layout revisions
Logistical Benefits
- 1-2 day transit – Short transit times and low shipping costs are deciding factors for customers
- Eliminate split location shipments
- Total control of inventory and shipments
Logistical Benefits
- Reduce freight costs for free freight programs
- Offer customer pick up of top sellers
Financial Benefits
- Extended terms on opening orders for new styles – 90 days
- Liberal return policy eliminates risk
- Margin enhancement – 5% lower on stocking price vs drop ship price
2016 Trends
- Consumer fashion direction will have a greater impact on headwear design than function. Young adults will continue to be a key buyer
- Color blocking will continue to be important
- Flat bills remain relevant
- Snap back closures and mesh backs continue as significant trends
2016 Trends
- Pigment dyes will expand into a number of markets including collegiate
- That 70's Show - growing adversity has consumers ready to embrass the love and peace movement
- Mixed media - blending different fabrics and unexpected color combinations
- Sustainability - code of conduct
2016 Trends
- Plaids, patterns and heather treatments will be a force
- Increased consumer desire for goods that evoke nature in color or texture
- Bold colors and heavy use of accent colors will continue to be important
- Headwear will be one of the most commonly pitched accessories - a projected 10% sales growth
Top Headwear Silhouttes For 2016
- Knit beanie
- Bucket Hat- 90's nostalgia
- Minimalist Baseball Cap-No longer a purely casual option
Top Headwear Silhouttes For 2016
- Wide Brim Fedora
- Flat Cap- Gastby/Cabby
- Ladies Floppy Brim -70's old is new again
Merchandising Recommendations
By grouping like skus into collections,we believe you are able to tell a more clear and powerful product story. This translates into a clear market positioning and brand understanding by your customers.
Style Drops 2016
- CG102
- BA102
- ES102
- SD102
- LPSB1
- LPWVS1
Existing Style Color Additions
- OL102- Ollie
- FA102 - Fairway
- LP101 - Optimum
New Styles 2016
- LP106 - Spinnaker - Pigment
- DP102 - First String - Performance
- GS102 - Grand Slam - Team Color Block
- TB102 - Throw back - Mixed Media
- HH101 - Innovator - Hemp - Eco/ Sustainablity
- LS101 - Sea Breeze - Ladies Floppy
- XA101 - Extreme Adventurer
Why Adams Headwear - Our Value Propostion
- Industry experience and knowledge
- Excellent brand awareness
- Superior inventories ensure high fill rates
- Retail quality and design at promotional pricing
- Our hats provide customers with the logo exposure they require, since they will be worn
Why Adams Headwear - Our Value Propostion
- Proper fitting crowns
- High perceived value reduced discounting
- Dedicated customer care and superior back office support
- Integrated systems ensure seamless order management
- Our philosophy is to make you as successful as we can
Executing an allocation plan which leverages catalog and web exposure is a low cost option for creating new sales opportunities, gaining market share and a competitive advantage.
Review Drop Ship Program
- Pricing - review stocking vs drop ship differences
- Operational Issues
- Style Sales Performance
- Headwear
- Discuss adding successful styles to stocking status
Review Stocking Program
- Current Stocking Styles
- Stocking Locations
- Inventory Stocking Levels
- Warehouse Distributions
Catalog
- Page Count
- Coop Cost
- 2016 Commitment
Comprehensive Marketing Plan
- Quarterly Web Promotions
- E Blasts
- Sample Programs
- Sales Team Initiatives
Finalize Product Assortment
- Stocking
- Drop Ship
- Styles for Catalog
Objectives/Recommendations
- Maintain four pages in catalog
- Increase sales to $500,000 by increasing stock commitment
- Reduce Coop percentage of sales to 7%
- Replace three - four styles in the catalog with new 2016 styles
Objectives/Recommendations
- Move SR102, CG102 and LG102 or WV102 as possible styles