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Are rental platforms making a fashionable comeback?

Inside Retail

Fashion at the best of times has a harsh maths, let alone a fashion rental business that must account for costly operational frictions including logistics, cleaning and sizing challenges. Perth-based The Volte launched in 2018 and closed a $4 million Series A round led by Ebay Ventures, the e-commerce giant’s investment arm.

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Behind Documents’ path to luxury fragrance leadership in China

Inside Retail

As such, it commands premium retail prices – nudging 1000RMB ($140) per 30ml bottle – and has drawn investment from French giant L’Oreal’s venture capital fund, Chinese online luxury accelerator Ushopal , and spirits giant and Chivas Regal parent Pernod Ricard. And here is where Zhaoran’s distinction is grounded.

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Exclusive Q&A: EY Defines 5 Post-Pandemic Consumer Segments

Retail TouchPoints

In 2018, Ernst & Young (EY) launched an ambitious project called FutureConsumer.Now , to model scenarios that would challenge present thinking about future consumers. They’re looking for the best deal and are probably going to use the web to do price shopping.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

Still, many Chinese citizens were unable to afford – or unwilling to pay full retail prices – for foreign-branded items. Nio also has undertaken partnerships to complete its lifestyle ecosystem – from a fashion collection with Chalayan in 2018 to limited-edition car collaborations with Razer and Carrera.

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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

Some retailers are facing backlash over images showing piles of unsold inventory that have been burnt or destroyed. This overstock issue is not new, and retailers have tried to manage their unsold goods through donations and resellers, but there is simply too much inventory. In 2018 retail giant H&M disclosed that they had $4.3

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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

Some retailers are facing backlash over images showing piles of unsold inventory that have been burnt or destroyed. This overstock issue is not new, and retailers have tried to manage their unsold goods through donations and resellers, but there is simply too much inventory. In 2018 retail giant H&M disclosed that they had $4.3

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How Retailers Can Weather the Tariff Storm

Retalon

For instance, while the 2018 steel and aluminum import tariffs increased demand for US-made steel, they inevitably led to increased costs in the automotive and construction industries. Building the Optimal Assortment Strategy The most effective assortment strategy will be tailored to the retail location type or cluster.