Witnessing a Green Bay Packers' night game in October where temperatures were in the eighties might be enough for even those skeptical about global warming (climate change for those who prefer the term) to question if something isn't literally up with the weather.
According to a report by The New York Times, a growing number of fashion designers are concerned about the unpredictable weather and its impact on their business.
Beppe Modenese, the founder of Milan Fashion Week, said less distinct weather changes between the seasons has led him to the conclusion that the "whole fashion system will have to change... You can't have everyone showing four times a year to present the same thing.
"People are not prepared to invest in these clothes that, from one season to the other, use the same fabrics at the same weight," he said. "The fashion system must adapt to the reality that there is no strong difference between summer and winter anymore."
Discussion questions: Just how much of an impact does weather have on apparel and other channels of retailing? Do retailers today need to be in the weather business to succeed?