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Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says

Inside Retail

Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint. “Of course, fashion companies also feel the pressure from consumers,” Alzamora said.

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

Retail TouchPoints

For decades, there have been continued debates surrounding sustainability and the fashion industry’s position in implementing and maintaining a sustainable value chain, where renewable resources from the environment can be continually used and human rights are protected. An Eco-Conscious Journey. Shifting Attitudes Across the Industry.

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Shippit, Uber team up to offer one-hour fashion deliveries

Inside Retail

Technology company Shippit has teamed up with Uber to launch one-hour shipping in Australia. Although one-hour delivery is hugely popular with grocery supplies, it is a first for Australian fashion retailers to offer patrons delivery within such a limited time window.

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How Shein is winning the fast-fashion war by putting consumers in charge

Inside Retail

With Zara-owner Inditex and H&M set to disclose their most recent sales results, investors will be focused on one major question: how are the two fast-fashion pioneers responding to the current market leader, Shein? Shein accounted for nearly one-fifth of the global fast-fashion market in 2022, outpacing Zara and H&M.

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

Retail TouchPoints

For example, 60% of customers say they would be willing to pay more for a product with sustainable packaging, so it is paramount that businesses stay with the times and account for these shifting consumer preferences. One industry with a particularly negative environmental impact is the retail industry.

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

Inside Retail

Fresh off its biggest capital raise to date, peer-to-peer fashion rental platform Designerex is gearing up for a period of rapid growth that will see it launch one-hour delivery in Australia, enter the UK and Europe and start working more closely with brands to reach new customers. That’s more than David Jones or The Iconic.

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How Shein and Temu are driving up the cost of air freight

Inside Retail

The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry, as they increasingly vie for limited air-cargo space to woo consumers with rapid transit times, more than ten industry sources said. That equates to around 108 Boeing 777 freighters a day, the consultancy said.