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Tackling the Growing Problem of Fashion Returns Earlier in the Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

A huge part of retaining customers is having a return policy that is clear and concise, giving customers the security they expect and want. In trying to accommodate all customer demands while simultaneously fighting for market share in a rapidly expanding and competitive fashion industry, retailers are relaxing their return policies.

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For the pandemic-hit fashion industry, the future is digital

Inside Retail

As global apparel revenues plummeted almost 20 per cent in 2020, e-commerce has emerged as the silver lining of the fashion industry’s challenging year. E-commerce fashion sales are expected to grow almost 39 per cent between 2020 and 2023. What can retailers do to make the most of this opportunity? Download your free copy.

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Top 5 Ways Blockchain Can Influence The Fashion Industry Positively

365 Retail

On the other hand, the fashion industry also has just started to utilise the potential of Blockchain quite well. But before that, we believe knowing the benefits of Blockchain in the fashion industry will help your mind to understand the hope Blockchain is growing. Supply chain management. . Setting trades.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

These brands sell their products directly to consumers, circumventing traditional intermediaries, across a range of sectors including fashion, beauty, health and consumer electronics. Technological innovations have streamlined supply-chain management and warehouse operations.

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How Shoemaker Viscata is Achieving Social and Business Goals by Reducing Returns

Retail TouchPoints

We are living in a period where there are a lot of uncertainties, both in terms of demand and in terms of cost,” said Guillaume Benoit, Global Supply Chain Manager at Viscata in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “I In fact, McKinsey estimates that close to 70% of all returns in fashion retail are due to poor fit or style.

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Old is the New New: How to Take Control of Retail Fundamentals Ahead of Peak Season

Retail TouchPoints

Nostalgia is en vogue across TV, movies, music and fashion, reviving old trends and creating new ones. Take Back Control With Tech-Enabled, End-to-End Supply Chain Management. Heading into the 2022 peak season, everything old is new again.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

For decades, these brands, whether in fashion, automotive, hospitality, or any other domain, have held a steadfast position at the pinnacle of their respective industries. Luxury brands aim to create a customer experience that is seamless and consistent across physical stores, online platforms, mobile apps, and social media.