Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
hardlines vs. softlines
English answer:
houseware, furnishings vs. textiles and apparel
Added to glossary by
Catherine Bolton
Feb 20, 2005 09:23
19 yrs ago
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English term
hardlines vs. softlines
English
Bus/Financial
Retail
retail store depts
Retail outlet categories of goods - "store departments"
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housewares, furnishings, etc. vs. textiles and apparel
Here you go.
The first site defines softlines:
Comprehensive inspection & audits services for softlines (textiles & apparel) : factory audits; initial, in-process and pre-shipment inspections. Softlines includes but not limited to piece goods, men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and soft home textiles.
The second one lists softlines:
Comprehensive inspection & audits services for hardlines : factory audits; initial, in-process and pre-shipment inspections . Hardline includes but not limited to housewares and home decor, small appliances, sporting goods (including shoe/footwear), furniture, luggage, and seasonal products.
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-02-20 09:44:25 GMT)
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Sorry, \"second one lists hardlines\"
The first site defines softlines:
Comprehensive inspection & audits services for softlines (textiles & apparel) : factory audits; initial, in-process and pre-shipment inspections. Softlines includes but not limited to piece goods, men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and soft home textiles.
The second one lists softlines:
Comprehensive inspection & audits services for hardlines : factory audits; initial, in-process and pre-shipment inspections . Hardline includes but not limited to housewares and home decor, small appliances, sporting goods (including shoe/footwear), furniture, luggage, and seasonal products.
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-02-20 09:44:25 GMT)
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Sorry, \"second one lists hardlines\"
Reference:
http://www.bureauveritas.com/pages/softlines_inspection_audits_services.html
http://www.bureauveritas.com/pages/hardlines_inspection_audits_services.html
Peer comment(s):
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Johan Venter
: Also found it on www.mckinsey.com
5 mins
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juvera
3 hrs
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RHELLER
: sounds good to me :-)
7 hrs
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rangepost
9 hrs
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Charlesp
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