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Why Stitch Fix is Focusing on its Human Stylists When Everyone Else is Talking About AI

Retail TouchPoints

While Stitch Fixs human-centered approach to AI hasnt changed since it was founded in 2011, the world around the company has changed dramatically. In mid-2024, under the leadership of new CEO Matt Baer, Stitch Fix launched a sweeping transformation strategy aimed at regaining its former standing as consumers go-to for personalized fashion.

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Hoka’s president Robin Green on intentional innovation with the launch of Bondi 9

Inside Retail

According to Green, Hoka is focused on zigging when the competition is zagging by spending a lot of time with consumers to deep dive into what runners look for in high-performance footwear. I think runners gravitate to Hoka because Hoka is very authentic to itself. Its latest release, the Bondi 9 is no exception.

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‘An exciting way to test a new market’: More fashion brands turn to rental

Inside Retail

Australian online clothing rental company GlamCorner is adapting its offering as more brands look to launch their own branded rental service amidst major changes in consumer behaviour. This resonates with younger consumers in particular. Overall, 57 per cent agree that buying too many fashion items is bad for the environment.

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Rebecca Vallance appoints Peter Halkett as CEO

Inside Retail

Founded by Rebecca Vallance Gasan in London in 2011, the fashion brand is now available in boutiques and premium department stores in Europe, the US, and Australia.

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Etsy Enters Booming Resale Sector with $1.6B Acquisition of Depop

Retail TouchPoints

billion as it looks to extend its reach both in the apparel sector and with Gen Z consumers. Depop’s peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand fashion is the 10 th -most-visited shopping site among Gen Z consumers in the U.S., The site is primarily known for its vintage, streetwear and Y2K (late 1990s/early 2000s) fashion.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Previously, Lima-Guinehut served as Director of International Merchandising for Destination Maternity from 2011 until 2014 and held roles of increasing responsibility at Zara , Camuto Group , Ralph Lauren and Fifth & Pacific Companies (now known as Kate Spade & Co. ). “I’m

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Really, Truly Fake: The RealReal ‘Opens’ Counterfeit Handbag Store on Canal Street

Retail TouchPoints

The RealReal makes a concerted effort to keep counterfeit luxury items off the market, removing approximately 5,000 fakes each month (a total of 250,000 since 2011). So what are these faux handbags doing in a RealReal retail store located on NYC’s Canal Street, a notorious knockoff hub?