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Primark hires ex-Sephora, Walmart and Tesco execs for advisory board

Retail Gazette

The fast fashion retailer has appointed ex-Sephora CEO Martin Brok, Additionally, former Tesco and Gap executive Christophe Roussel and ex-Walmart president of digital and chief marketing officer Sona Chawla. Primark has hired a trio of new executives to its strategic advisory board.

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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.

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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. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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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. The company was also spending an astronomical amount on marketing.

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What next for Primark online?

Retail Gazette

Unlike pretty much all of its fast fashion rivals, Primark has long resisted selling products online. Last month March told the Live 2024 attendees that it would roll-out the trial to further stores, with the possibility of launching the service to markets outside Britain. But what’s next for the fashion giant online?

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When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are a concern and 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further in the next six months, according to EY ‘s Future Consumer Index.

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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. Embedded finance . The success of embedded finance will be predominantly down to distribution, trust, and improved user experience.