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Windsor Fashions to ‘Capitalize on Return to Normalcy’ with 150 New Locations by 2023

Retail TouchPoints

Fast fashion retailer Windsor Fashions is planning to open 150 new stores over the next two years, adding to its current fleet of 230 locations across 42 states in the U.S. The retailer refers to its model as a “Nationalized Boutique,” with each store featuring its own assortment unique to its market.

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At the home of Zara, fast and slow fashion collide

Inside Retail

In Spain’s A Coruna, two contrasting fashion business models collide – pitching the growing demands for the clothing industry to become more sustainable against the constant need to drive sales. They don’t add new products mid-season and they charge online shoppers for returns to encourage conscientious shopping.

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Fashion rental is back: Designerex looks to raise funds as demand surges

Inside Retail

Co-founder and co-CEO Kirsten Kore says the business is in the “right place at the right time” to capitalise on consumers’ growing interest in sustainable alternatives to fast fashion, such as rental. According to FMI, global online clothing rental sales are expected to grow 11 per cent CAGR between 2021 and 2031.

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Key Strategies for Retailers to Push Sustainability Efforts

Independent Retailer

This is likely a legacy of the 1970s and 80s, when low-quality and expensive environmental products failed on the market and early socially responsible investments produced low returns. In addition, the financial returns result in greater competitive advantage and innovation.

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Frasers vs Next: How big are their growing retail empires?

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group stated that at the time of the acquisition, that the online fast fashion retailer owed £13m to its shareholders. cash investment, has kept the brand distinct from the rest of its fashion and homewares business. The retail giant has helped to boost Reiss’ performance.

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Analysis: Esprit, the forgotten brand that lost its identity

Inside Retail

However, the birth of fast fashion and the rise of the millennials soon pushed Esprit out of the game – and the Hang Seng Index – in 2013, sparking a continuing downward spiral for the years to come. These brands bring with them strong digital marketing and partnership initiatives.

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