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How Shein is winning the fast-fashion war by putting consumers in charge

Inside Retail

With Zara-owner Inditex and H&M set to disclose their most recent sales results, investors will be focused on one major question: how are the two fast-fashion pioneers responding to the current market leader, Shein? Shein accounted for nearly one-fifth of the global fast-fashion market in 2022, outpacing Zara and H&M.

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New Fast Fashion Powerhouse: Shein Teams Up with Forever 21

Retail TouchPoints

The deal may eventually include Shein shop-in-shops at some of Forever 21’s 540 brick-and-mortar stores, which are heavily concentrated in malls, as well as offering consumers the ability to return Shein items at Forever 21 locations.

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Fast fashion retailers crank up fees to deter repeat online returners

Retail Gazette

A host of major fast fashion players, including Zara and Asos, are cracking down on serial returners who shop online by reducing promoted items or introducing fees for items sent back. The research was shown to fashion business leaders at a meeting last week held by the British Retail Consortium.

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Vestiaire Collective’s fast-fashion ban: clever or counterproductive?

Inside Retail

Last November, international fashion resale platform Vestiare Collective shocked the apparel industry by banning the trade of ‘fast-fashion’ labels. Wone, who joined Vestiaire Collective in March 2020, said the ban underlines Vestiaire Collective’s founding mission – to drive collective change towards a circular fashion economy.

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What Recommerce can Teach Retailers About New Consumer Behaviors and Future-Proofing Sales

Retail TouchPoints

As retailers have struggled to navigate changes in consumer behavior and economic uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, one area has seen continued growth: recommerce. Recommerce checks many boxes for both consumers and businesses. Why the strong growth, particularly during a time of economic upheaval?

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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. The move toward experiential shopping is vital in bringing people back to physical retail spaces, creating an emotional connection that can’t be found while online shopping.

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Forever 21 Continues U.S. Expansion with Plans for 14 New Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 will add 14 new stores to its roster across the U.S. In addition to this Southern California store, the retailer has new shops planned for Illinois, Rhode Island, Nevada, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico. through June 2023.

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