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From bikinis on a kitchen bench to global resort wear brand, Bydee boomed 700pc

Inside Retail

In July 2019 Bydee pivoted and became a pureplay online retailer and hired its first casual employee. “I’d Whilst we’ve always shipped to the UK, it wasn’t optimised for the customer.” “If One person said to me, ‘Oh, we only take on brands’ – Bydee was brand,” she added.

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Fashion rental is back: Designerex looks to raise funds as demand surges

Inside Retail

While the platform’s revenue plunged to almost zero in 2020 due to weddings and other events being cancelled, demand has surged back in recent months, and transaction levels this month are almost triple what they were in March 2019. The opportunity is endless for us.”. Where to next?

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. In the 2000s the internet met fast fashion, and a slew of new competitors began to emerge.

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What’s next for Designerex, the Airbnb of fashion rental

Inside Retail

The platform is doing triple the volume it did in 2019, its last normal trading year that wasn’t affected by Covid-19 lockdowns. . Kore frequently describes Designerex as the Airbnb of fashion rental. While it is based in Sydney, it entered the US market in 2019, and it plans to expand into the UK and Europe next year. “It

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The collapse and rebirth of UK fashion giant Missguided

Inside Retail

Boasting a large selection of everything from ultra-affordable party dresses to £1 bikinis, this fast fashion e-tailer was the preferred choice of the Love Island cast and everyone who wanted to be on the show or wished to look like those on the show. million in 2019. Missguided was once Britain’s most visited online retailer.

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Does Buying Local Have A Positive Impact on the Planet?

Independent Retailer

Most of that transportation takes place by ship. In 2019, the shipping industry accounted for about three percent of global carbon emissions, and that number is expected to rise to 17 percent by 2050. Second Hand Shopping Gaining Popularity.

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Gen Z: Merchants of cool or brand killers?

Inside Retail

My Gucci Marmont bag from Vestiaire Collective has shipped. Bagged a pre-loved bargain, supported circular fashion and didn’t even set foot in a store. On the one hand, they are trend-focused hyper-consumerists driving the success of fast-fashion giants, looking for cheap, cheery gear that’s light on the wallet.