March, 2024

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Ultra-fast fashion is undermining efforts to make the industry more sustainable

Inside Retail

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. Now, just when the fashion industry should be waking up and breaking free of this vicious cycle, it’s heading in the opposite direction. We’re on a downward spiral, from fast fashion to ultra-fast fashion.

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Pricing and consumer perception: Why fast-fashion brands launch premium ranges

Inside Retail

The value of luxury and premium fashion goods is often in their design, storytelling and product quality. But recently, fast-fashion brands including Zara, H&M, Mango, Urban Outfitters and Topshop have been testing limited-run premium collections in addition to their regular and frequent product drops.

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Vestiaire Collective’s Fanny Moizant on the importance of the US market

Inside Retail

In an era where fashion is often synonymous with fast-paced trends and disposable consumption, Vestiaire Collective has been spearheading a movement towards a more sustainable future. We always look for celebrity partners who truly share our values. Stewart also provided items from her personal collection.

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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Located within Chadstone shopping centre, the largest shopping centre in Australia, the tweaked design comes as Vicinity Group invests in making Chadstone a renowned food destination in addition to being known as the nation’s “fashion capital.” He emphasised that “it was wildly fast”.

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Sitoo recognised in 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Unified Commerce Platforms Anchored by POS for Tier 2 Retailers

Retail Focus

Sitoo helps global fashion and lifestyle retailers create positive shopping experiences every time and everywhere. Already Sitoo works with leading European retailers including Scandinavia’s largest fashion retailer, Varner, across 1,200 stores, and UK brands including TFG London, ALDO Shoes, Nudie Jeans and Mint Velvet.

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H&M profits nearly triple despite sales slip

Retail Gazette

The Swedish fashion group reported its operating profit had nearly tripled to £155m (SEK 2.1bn), up from £51m (SEK 725m), in the three months to 29 February. Our stronger gross margin enables us to enhance the customer offering further and provide more value for money through improved quality and better prices. “We

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

There was nothing wrong with this style of dress; however, I had very fashionable and confident friends who wanted something a little more distinctive. Being a bridal fashion house during the global pandemic when all weddings had come to a complete standstill was a tough one to navigate. It’s the more commercial side of our business.

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