IBM Forecast: Fall Looking Bright for Apparel Retailers

ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparel sales are expected to post year-over-year gains during the fall shopping season, with especially big increases in sales of children's apparel, according to an analytics-based forecast produced by IBM (NYSE: IBM). The findings have substantial ramifications for retailers preparing for one of their most important seasons of the year. ( Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) The forecast relies on historical data and sophisticated analytics software developed by IBM to analyze both long-term trends and seasonal peaks. IBM consultants use these predictive techniques to help retailers, manufacturers and other IBM clients improve performance by