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Can anything take the Shein of China’s e-commerce titan?

Inside Retail

When the Nanjing-based company was established, in 2008, it was labelled a discount brand, selling ultra-cheap, of-the-moment fashion. Fast forward to 2020 and Shein had become the world’s largest online-only fashion firm, valued at more than US$30 billion ($40.1 Winning with TikTok. a consulting firm based in Hong Kong.

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Holiday Shopping 2021: How SEOs Can Help Clients Inspire, Deliver and Sustain

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce spending in November-December 2020 rose an astounding 45.2% Your clients’ websites must clearly communicate how inventory can be delivered, arrival time frames, and what different shopping and shipping options cost. Searches relating to sustainable fashion increased by 75% between 2018 and 2019.

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Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

The Chinese fast fashion giant may be one of the most downloaded fashion apps around the world, but it continues to maintain a low corporate profile. Ask any consumer to name a fast fashion retailer and they probably think of H&M, Zara or Gap. billion (US$10 billion) in 2020. Inclusive fashion.

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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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11 Things You Need to Know About Shein

Indigo 9 Digital

The fast fashion retailer turns out new trends even faster than the likes of Zara and H&M. Shein, unlike some of its rivals, does not have any permanent stores and now is the largest online only fashion site in the world. Shein is even taking on legacy fast fashion stalwarts. Source: Bloomberg.

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Inside Mosaic’s pivot from specialty fashion to digital department store

Inside Retail

Mosaic’s department store move isn’t exactly unique in the fashion industry. Boohoo, the British fast fashion giant best known for its bodycon dresses and celebrity collabs, recently launched its first ever homewares collection, including candles, picture frames and bedding. million names in June 2020. Leveraging loyalty.

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Selfridges: Why the best department store in the world is up for sale

Inside Retail

billion) in sales in the year ending February 2, 2020, the most recent trading update the retailer has provided. And Selfridges Group managing director Anne Pitcher said the company was “pleased with the growth in digital” in 2020. billion (AU$3.72 billion), The Guardian reported.