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It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and how Americans shop. Led by Chinese-founded online retailers Shein and Temu, ultra-fast fashion has succeeded in part by driving prices for trendy clothes as low as possible.

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Ultra fast fashion could be taxed to oblivion in France. Could Australia follow?

Inside Retail

In the 1990s, companies began churning out fast fashion: Low cost versions of high end trends. In the 2010s came ultra fast fashion, where clothes are produced extremely rapidly and intended to be almost disposable. Ultra fast fashion is deeply unsustainable. Why is ultra fast fashion such a problem?

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Only 7 per cent of clothing waste in Australia is recycled, study finds

Inside Retail

Each year, more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing are discarded into Australian landfills , primarily influenced by the fast fashion model, according to a recent study by Professor Alice Payne from RMIT’s School of Fashion & Textiles. They’re more likely to donate the clothing they’re no longer wearing.

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From “fast fashion” to “fast thrifting”: When will we learn?

Inside Retail

As an occasional buyer and seller of second-hand fashion, I’ve been watching the trend with interest. The shift towards thrifting (a more circular economy) seems like a win-win – good for consumers, brands, and the planet. But at the end of the day, whether you’re buying second-hand or brand-new, you’re still buying and consuming.

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Forever 21 to Close 200 Stores as it Considers Second Bankruptcy

Retail TouchPoints

The news follows rumblings last week that the retailer was struggling to maintain its sprawling brick-and-mortar presence amid increased competition in the fast fashion sector. During her tenure she made a concerted effort to refresh the brand with a focus on younger consumers and enhanced omnichannel capabilities.

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Beyond Fast Fashion: Why Retailers Must Invest in Timeless, Ethical Linen

Retail Focus

Todays savvy consumers have more information and choices at their fingertips than ever before, demanding a more thoughtful approach to fashion. To capitalise in this evolving market, retailers should re-align their offers to reflect consumers shifting values and purchasing habits. billion by 2033.

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How Amazon, Temu, and Shein are reshaping Australia’s retail landscape

Inside Retail

Additionally, Amazon’s Prime membership offers customers value-added services, such as exclusive deals and fast, free delivery options, which traditional retailers struggle to match. Shein: Dominating the fast-fashion market Shein has become a major player in Australian fashion, particularly among younger consumers.