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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 group also announced that Passi would be returning as CEO of the company.

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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.

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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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What next for Primark online?

Retail Gazette

Unlike pretty much all of its fast fashion rivals, Primark has long resisted selling products online. Back in 2014, when online retailers such as Asos were soaring, John Bason, finance director of Primark owner Associated British Food – who now heads up its strategic advisory board, was honest about the challenge it faces online.

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How Resale is Driving the Reinvention of Luxury Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Gen Z] has this massive demand for luxury fast fashion , what we now call the ‘affordable luxury’ sector. Additionally, this generation has a more educated and proactive approach toward finances than perhaps any other previous generation. return that could then be reinvested in another friend’s business concept.

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Primark’s Strategy, 4 Elements to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

Shein was recently valued at $66 billion and is now the largest fast fashion retailer in the United States. It only took Shein aournd 15 years to dethrone other fast fashion retailers in the United States like H&M and Zara. Returns made in store are also free.

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2023 in review: 8 stories that rocked retail this year

Retail Gazette

It’s clear there is still much for John Lewis Partnership to do in order to return to former glories, with or without White at the helm. Ultimately Boohoo emerged victorious as the beauty brand’s senior execs resigned and the fashion giant’s candidate Alistair McGeorge was appointed executive chair under the peace deal.

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