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When it comes to design, Concept One has one of the most diversified, dynamic, and talented in-house design studios in the market. Taking inspiration from the apparel industry rather than the accessories industry, the business is known for driving innovation in fashion accessories.“ We’ ve been expanding our design departments in New York and London, as the London team has access to European brands and retailers that we can’ t easily visit,” Sam explains.“ The London team bring a different perspective to the designs they create, enhancing the variety of looks we translate to our products. The UK product development team also works with the Shanghai sourcing team during overlapping work hours, which enables us to keep the workflow moving 24 hours a day.” Once designed, Concept One’ s team in Shanghai, China, oversee sourcing, quality control, and factory compliance. The company’ s network of manufacturing partners is ISO certified and supervised at various stages of production to ensure Concept One’ s products are manufactured to its quality standards.
Concept One also supports its brands with comprehensive marketing and public relations programs, including national and trade advertising, point of purchase displays, catalogs, social media, and public relations. In terms of sales and distribution, the company has distribution in virtually every retail chain in North America, as well as more than 1400 specialty stores. With two strategically located national distribution facilities in California and New Jersey, Concept One leverages state-of-the-art digital systems to ensure its operations run smoothly and efficiently.“ We leverage the Webtech product lifecycle management
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