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Exploiting Loopholes: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Giants Shein and Temu

Retail TouchPoints

Fast fashion is not free. Someone, somewhere is paying the price.” – Lucy Siegle The fast fashion industry is hardly new, but the recent rise of international powerhouses has sparked new conversations and insights into the industry. But how, and why, are these fast fashion superpowers making so much money?

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What Europe’s upcoming ban on unsold textiles means for fashion

Inside Retail

Earlier this year, the European Commission (EC) announced its 2030 vision for textiles, moving the goalposts once again when it comes to sustainable and circular solutions for fashion’s waste problem. It envisions that fast fashion will be out of fashion, and that economically profitable re-use and repair services will be widely available.

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From moto to marathons: What’s next for performance apparel brand Sa1nt

Inside Retail

Here, Clarke reflects on how the SA1NT business has evolved since 2015, and the opportunities that are present in the recovery space. IR: Can you share your business journey from Sa1nt Moto in 2015, including the evolution that occurred from motorcycle wear?

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Unconventional luxury brand collaborations are everywhere. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Business managers call this approach the luxury strategy. It has specific rules that luxury managers must follow. As a result, new forms of luxury consumption, like second-hand luxury markets , are popping up. One early example was between the Swedish fast-fashion retail outlet H&M and designer Karl Lagerfeld in 2004.

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PrettyLittleThing promotes execs to share CEO responsibilities

Retail Gazette

Meanwhile, Nicki Capstick has been named chief marketing officer and will manage the retailer’s brand, creative, studio and marketing. Capstick has held several roles in the marketing team since joining in 2015 and has been PrettyLittleThing’s marketing director for the last three years.

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Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

The Chinese fast fashion giant may be one of the most downloaded fashion apps around the world, but it continues to maintain a low corporate profile. Ask any consumer to name a fast fashion retailer and they probably think of H&M, Zara or Gap. Fast fashion, but slow deliveries. Inclusive fashion.

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Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Inside Retail

Uniqueness is one of the most coveted elements of fashion for many style-conscious shoppers, and in a world drowning in new brands, buying vintage or resale is the best option to find something truly special. “To Even e-commerce giant Amazon is entering the resale market. Rent the Runway has a good chance of making this a success.

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