article thumbnail

Institchu’s new tech makes custom tailoring a good fit for any retailer

Inside Retail

“We knew that the key was technology to support the supply chain, so from day one, we’ve invested heavily in building proprietary technology that’s simple, fast and reliable,” he told Inside Retail. For retailers offering custom options, returns are also less than 2 per cent, compared with over 30 per cent at traditional brands.

Apparel 243
article thumbnail

Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

The Chinese fast fashion giant may be one of the most downloaded fashion apps around the world, but it continues to maintain a low corporate profile. Ask any consumer to name a fast fashion retailer and they probably think of H&M, Zara or Gap. Fast fashion, but slow deliveries. Inclusive fashion.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The collapse and rebirth of UK fashion giant Missguided

Inside Retail

Boasting a large selection of everything from ultra-affordable party dresses to £1 bikinis, this fast fashion e-tailer was the preferred choice of the Love Island cast and everyone who wanted to be on the show or wished to look like those on the show. Missguided was once Britain’s most visited online retailer. Self-inflicted wounds.

Fashion 130
article thumbnail

PrettyLittleThing promotes execs to share CEO responsibilities

Retail Gazette

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning He will lead the fashion retailer’s product, finance, ecommerce and tech divisions, Drapers reported.

article thumbnail

Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

After 12 years at the helm of jewellery retailer Lovisa, Shane Fallscheer has stepped down from his role as chief executive and managing director, effective October 14. Woolworths Group has named Annette Karantoni as chief supply chain officer and managing director of its supply-chain arm Primary Connect. Asos CEO, chairman step down.

article thumbnail

Experts predict the biggest fintech trends for 2023

365 Retail

While traditionally, BNPL services were used to split payments for high value items, they soon became associated with online fast fashion brands, targeting Gen Z and Millennial shoppers. Nick Root commented : “Hailed as the future of financial spending, virtual cards are the forefront of a revolution in business expenses management.

article thumbnail

How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

I remember waking up one morning and my production manager called in a panic to tell me that a large shipment of our bridal gowns, that had just been sent out to brides, had been destroyed in the crossfire of the war that had just broken out in Ukraine. It is an art form and one that is rarely, if ever, found in a world of fast fashion.

Fashion 130