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Sustainability Update: eBay to Sell ‘Imperfect’ Apparel in UK, Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

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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How made-on-demand manufacturing is transforming the fashion industry

Inside Retail

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. Meanwhile, sustainable fashion business models like resale, rental and repair only unravel the post-consumer garment waste problems.

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Three businesses, three takes on navigating the dip in discretionary spending 

Inside Retail

KPMG’s latest Retail Health Index suggests that nominal growth is practically non-existent and industry insolvency numbers are higher than pre-pandemic levels. KPMG has predicted that retail growth will remain stagnant until September 2025. Smith said that Merry People has had a strong start to 2024, and is exceeding expectations. “We

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What Loewe’s new Melbourne store says about evolving menswear industry

Inside Retail

Despite many consumers cutting back on discretionary goods amid financial pressures, LVMH’s oldest luxury fashion house, Loewe , has opened a new store in Melbourne’s CBD. per cent over the last five years to 2023, with a younger audience being more fashion conscious, and willing to propel the $1.8 billion industry.

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The Step-Up in Ecommerce Sneaker Fraud

Retail TouchPoints

With top companies releasing limited “drops” of desired products, limited-edition sneakers can sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars over their original retail price. The data also revealed that orders between $100 and $300 are the most challenging transactions for retailers.

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Why sales of fine jewellery during Covid defied expectations

Inside Retail

Where fast fashion has been such a ‘go-to’ for ‘treat yourself’ spending, the longevity of such pieces weighs on spenders today. Therefore, instead of spending in volume at lower cost with fast fashion, people are looking to timelessness, rarity and longevity.”.

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‘More is more’: Q&A with Camilla CEO, Jane McNally

Inside Retail

Local luxury fashion brand Camilla is well-loved for its vibrant prints and colours, and glamorously distinctive collections. Some of our prints sell in the second-hand market for higher than the original retail price, so customers are making an investment. First and foremost, we’re not a fast-fashion brand.

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