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MARCH 12, 2024

The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and offerings, but it’s not just functional benefits they’re after. The desire to curate and manage in-the-moment emotions is a natural evolution of holistic health. Why the Mood? That rises to 62% in the U.S. 72% of U.S.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Australian luxury fashion label Ginger & Smart is spreading its wings to the US next month, when it enters high-end department store Saks Fifth Avenue off the back of its show at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) in June. I wanted it to be about the texture of silk and the way it wraps around your body.

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JUNE 24, 2022

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. Start With the Supply Chain. An Eco-Conscious Journey.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers — or at least a significant portion of them — want to do their part. So if we want there to be broader demand for sustainable fashion in the U.S. Dr. Lerzan Aksoy. “At

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. IR: How does the brand emphasise affordability, and does this come at a cost in terms of sustainable production?

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APRIL 1, 2024

In a celebration of tradition, culture, and style, Zalora , Asia’s leading fashion destination, recently launched its highly anticipated Zaloraya 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, the Zalia capsule collection curates items specifically for Indonesian consumers.

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APRIL 17, 2023

In the world of fashion, it has been speculated that it could be possible that future designs on the runways of London, Milan, New York and Paris, could come from generative artificial intelligence programs. According to Sarah Neill, CEO and founder of Mys Tyler , the world of fashion has been ripe for disruption for a long time now.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Fast fashion has normalised using garments for short periods of time, and throwing them away when trends change, driving an unsustainable pattern of overproduction and overconsumption. It envisions that fast fashion will be out of fashion, and that economically profitable re-use and repair services will be widely available.

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MAY 30, 2023

Asos recently launched its first ever rental edit with UK-based rental marketplace, Hirestreet, as the struggling online fashion retailer attempts to stem its losses amid a decrease in consumer spending. The story so far The move into fashion rentals comes at a critical time for Asos. million (A$165.7

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In a warehouse on the outskirts of Barcelona, women stand at conveyor belts, manually sorting T-shirts, jeans and dresses from large bales of used clothing – a small step towards tackling Europe’s towering problem of discarded fashion. Despite such efforts, less than a quarter of Europe’s 5.2

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The fashion industry has long found itself in a race to be the fastest. But increasingly, next-day and same-day delivery are being pushed to move at a rapid pace. It’s about setting that standard, and then going above and beyond to be able to offer consumers new things.” We’ve been working really hard at that.”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Members also will have the option to buy the items at a discount. ModLux.Rent members can receive up to three items at a time and keep them as long as they want. All backend operations will be fully managed by CaaStle through its “clothing-as-a-service” rental ecosystem, including reverse logistics and garment care.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry and “a proven record of operating excellence, financial discipline and building high-performance teams,” Glendinning will officially join the Express leadership team and board of directors on Sept.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Conscious consumption is on the rise and two big names in retail have launched new programs to tap into the consumer appetite to shop sustainably. eBay UK describes its new “ Imperfects ” program as “the fashion equivalent to supermarkets’ wonky veg initiatives.” Items are available at up 60% off retail prices. ”

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Retail Focus

MAY 2, 2024

A further 38% of consumers head in-store to ‘showroom’, checking out the product information available at the shelf-edge or in bricks-and-mortar settings before buying online, and another third (35%) rely on information available on retailers’ apps.

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MAY 19, 2022

In a move that much of the industry and consumers have been waiting on for years, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) finally showcased plus-size labels in a dedicated runway called The Curve Edit last week. The post Check it out: The “gamechanging” plus-size runway at Aus Fashion Week appeared first on Inside Retail.

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MAY 8, 2024

True Fit , the leading AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced that, following its launch in Shopify at the end of 2023, it is now driving a 14% average GMV growth for fashion brands on the platform, giving rise to the next generation of scaling fashion retailers.

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MAY 15, 2022

Sparkling silhouettes, feminine prints on masculine shapes, chic shapes with plenty of thigh – all made their way down the first ever plus size runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week last Thursday. This was the first show in Australian Fashion Week’s 26-year history to feature a line-up of models sized between 12 and 24.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tech start-up Inkse had its launch this month with a mission to revolutionise the way Australian creatives approach fashion design and production. We all know those great Aussies fashion start-up stories, those household names who cut their teeth in the city markets,” John said. It’s our burning belief that fashion can be done better.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers now look for personalization throughout their interactions with a retailer at multiple touch points. Retailers are still at a nascent stage of personalization efforts for their customers. Consumers feel valued when greeted by their own name in emails and messages sent by retailers, but this is not enough anymore.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For many years, sustainability has been tied to ethical, circular, slow, or mindful fashion. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Naturally, fashion brands have embraced sharing on their methods. Fashion brands and sustainability. If so, what? Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

As Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are doing everything they can to enhance their overall appeal. According to Euromonitor research, Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods is expected to hit $88 billion by 2028.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

million, but flat at 1 per cent in constant currency. Overall, a strong licensing business combined with a disciplined approach to cost management offset softness in some of our direct-to-consumer businesses and drove earnings from operations for the Company that were flat to last year’s performance,” Alberini added.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A new range of Forever 21 fashions has debuted at 100 JCPenney stores across the U.S. Forever 21 and JCPenney share a mission to make the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence,” said Michelle Wlazlo, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at JCPenney in a statement. and online.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hear the phrase ‘fashion waste’ and most people immediately associate it with the fast-fashion industry producing products with short lifespans, ultimately destined for landfills. This is known as pre-consumer waste and includes scraps, offcuts, and rejected garments that are discarded during the production stage.

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JUNE 6, 2021

After a tumultuous year, the much anticipated Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) hit Sydney last week, marking the return of live shows once again around the world. Anna Brennan, The Iconic, general manager of fashion. First Nations Fashion & Design. Alice McCall. Images: Getty. Images: Getty.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Claire’s is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television – Kids to develop a new TV series that will expand on the retailer’s ongoing efforts to “build on its brand equity and evolve into a global fashion brand powerhouse.”

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

The recent rise of “quiet luxury” has been well-documented, but while many consumers are leaning into classic wardrobe staples like knit sweaters and sleek loafers, other style enthusiasts, especially those in Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are searching for more eclectic “ugly fashion” items — like a pair of Shrek-inspired Crocs.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

To a slow fashion apparel brand in rural Cambodia, Australia’s sophisticated fashion capital of Melbourne seems a world away – and not just geographically. Dorsu is a very powerful motivating term and concept that’s often used to describe a difficult situation,” said Sann, who is also GM at Dorsu. “So

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022

AirRobe is a fashion tech company that is aiming to kick the resale market into high gear. Here, Beth Glancey, the GM at the start-up, gives her take on why resale isn’t already a larger chunk of the market and explains the challenge of going from a large, established player to a challenger. Their motivations are different.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As Taking Shape’s SEO and digital performance manager, Kiran Flynn is the plus-size fashion brand’s go-to person for digital and content marketing. Kiran Flynn: As SEO and performance marketing manager at Taking Shape, I’m proud to have produced some fantastic results for the business.

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APRIL 6, 2021

Australia’s small marketplace and the continued decline in onshore manufacturing are among the biggest barriers facing local fledgling designers, according to Melbourne Fashion Hub founder Julia Browne. Browne is an advocate and supporter of emerging and independent fashion designers. Access and equity.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Even though it operated for little more than one month, EMERGE In Color at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center created a powerful space for Black designers and Black-owned businesses that are too often overlooked by retailers in the high-end category. The trio hope to bring this concept to additional cities such as New York and Nashville, Tenn.,

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APRIL 26, 2021

This year’s Afterpay Australian Fashion Week will focus on sustainability, as well as highlighting Australia’s First Nation designers, and will run between 31 May and 4 June at Carriageworks, Sydney. The post Afterpay Australian Fashion Week reveals the brands you’ll see on the stage appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Spotlights on Supply Chain, Sustainability and RMNs New at the 2024 event is the retailer-only Supply Chain 360 Summit being held on Sunday, Jan. For those who want to check out actual stores in the retail mecca that is New York City, guided retail store tours begin at 10 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis Times Square hotel.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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