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U.S. Apparel Resale to Double in Next Five Years, Fueled by Retailers and Brands

Retail TouchPoints

A whopping 81% of first-time thrifters said they plan to spend the same amount or more on secondhand in the next five years. At the same time, the rental and fast fashion sectors are expected to remain relatively flat, and department stores, value chains and mid-priced specialty retail will lose ground.

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

Retail TouchPoints

In recent decades, fast fashion became incredibly popular due to its cost efficiency, both for manufacturers and consumers. Having these contingencies in place keeps organizations within the supply chain transparent and accountable while encouraging them to make greater environmental efforts in the future.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. Eventually, Prainito plans to roll out exclusive ranges and collections with key brands and suppliers. .

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Rags not riches: Ghana drowns in Western castoffs

Inside Retail

Last year’s must-have dress, yesterday’s flares and countless other Western castoffs are strangling the Global South, prompting calls for fast fashion to pay the price for rampant overproduction. Fashion reparations? Noi said the money could fund a recycling plant.

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The fastest fashion: Why Incu has launched two-hour delivery with Uber

Inside Retail

The offer is also seen as an expansion of the business’ successful click-and-collect offer, launched last year, which now accounts for up to 20 per cent of online orders. I recently went on a trip to Bali with my family, and I had planned to do a bit of running while I was there,” Low explained.

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Shein, Temu in fierce fight over US market for $10 dresses

Inside Retail

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein and its newer rival Temu are in a race to win shoppers’ attention for their inexpensive China-made goods. listing in the second half of this year, three people with knowledge of its plans told Reuters. Shein said it does not currently have plans for an IPO and declined to comment further.

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A documentary revealed Shein’s poor working conditions. Will it change?

Inside Retail

Valued at US$100 billion ($150 billion) , fast fashion brand Shein is in hot water after a recent Channel 4 documentary hosted by British journalist Iman Amrani, Inside The Shein Machine , lifted the veil of secrecy behind the corporation’s operations in China. The next step. A race to the bottom. Will it change?