The fact that an entire category like men's grooming is now battling online to build loyalty while simultaneously locking in long-term sales is a noteworthy sign of the times.
Commonalities among the 10 most profitable apparel manufacturers on this list (courtesy of sister publication Apparel) point largely to the effective use of technology.
Amazon.com created yet more turmoil in the consumer packaged goods industry last week when news broke that the e-commerce giant plans to encourage leading manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers.