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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. TikTok Shop did not return messages seeking comment. Apple declined to comment.

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How Retailers can Overcome the Challenges Faced on the Path to Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

But operating sustainably isn’t just about meeting consumer expectations — there are industry and business practices to fulfil too. This year saw the proposal of the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act. Across the globe, lawmakers and government entities are introducing sustainability legislation.

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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. Fast fashion, but slow deliveries. Shein hauls.

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8 retailers slashing jobs and cutting costs in 2024

Retail Gazette

Administrators at FRP said the reduced store footprint would coincide with “a renewed focus on the brand’s products, online sales channels and wholesale strategies, bringing the brand in line with industry peers and supporting a return to financial stability”.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. Returning to its roots. That is one of the reasons we see an opportunity.”.

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10 Commandments for Operating a Successful Retail Store

Retail Next

Give updates on sales, returns and exchanges in real time. Automate accounting. When you go omnichannel, order fulfillment is everything: if a product is out of stock in the warehouse, place an online order from the store; or let orders be picked up at the store when available. Provide employee performance details.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 316 Annual Predictions 2024

Retail Geek

Yes Shopify is acquired No An innovation in e-commerce powered by ai (gpt4) surprises us by how fast it’s adopted and how cool it is. E-com returns 10-15% growth rates. E-commerce returns to 10 to 15 percent growth rate. And it returned to sort of 10% growth.