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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

Inside Retail

This week, France announced legislation to “limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion”. Key measures include a ban on advertising for cheap textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items. Full disclosure, I have a bit of a shopping addiction. That excitement and the love of shopping is still there.

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Report: Forever 21 Will Reestablish  Physical Presence in China With a New Store

Retail TouchPoints

The store is slated for the Jingjiang Impression City shopping center in Taizhou, a city located near Shanghai. The fast fashion retailer initially re-entered China for the third time in August 2021 through online platforms Vipshop and Pinduoduo. Forever 21 first entered China in 2008 but left the country a year later.

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Premium fashion retail brands navigating changing tides in the retail landscape.

Retail Focus

Moreover, given the fashion industry’s mounting environmental concerns, premium brands must commit to sustainable practices to resonate with eco-conscious consumers and address the industry’s environmental impact. Premium fashion brands have traditionally placed a significant emphasis on positioning themselves through their image.

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The case for a three-pronged approach to sustainability

Inside Retail

From a lifestyle perspective, many shoppers are engaging with sustainable lifestyle practices, including bringing their own shopping bags to stores and recycling product waste. Sustainability from an industry perspective Sustainability continues to be top of mind for industry, particularly in the retail and fashion industries.

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Are online marketplaces the future of eCommerce shopping?

365 Retail

This is a big shift as for the last three years the show predominantly featured fast fashion companies, although now it seems the show is adopting more eco-friendly advertisements. The post Are online marketplaces the future of eCommerce shopping? Build a stronger online presence.

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Analysis: Why Abercrombie & Fitch’s turnaround has not been cancelled

Inside Retail

Other flagships followed as far afield as Tokyo, Milan, Paris, Madrid and Singapore – although advertising in the latter market quickly fell foul of guidelines on decency. This included the images on in-store photos, gift cards and shopping bags. Abandonment of sexualised marketing. Repositioning to cater to older crowd.

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What’s the Future for Stores on the UK High Street?

Retail TouchPoints

As the British high street dwindles to a handful of household names, discount retailers and independent businesses, the pressure is on to revive the high street and shop local — or risk the collapse of local retail hubs. Due to the structural nature of ecommerce, online shops remained open as usual during the coronavirus pandemic.