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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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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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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.

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How Resale is Driving the Reinvention of Luxury Retail

Retail TouchPoints

The term rose to the surface last year as 2020’s unique confluence of events drove consumers toward shopping alternatives that were both environmentally friendly and economically feasible. Gen Z] has this massive demand for luxury fast fashion , what we now call the ‘affordable luxury’ sector. Talk about circularity.

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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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2023 in review: 8 stories that rocked retail this year

Retail Gazette

Hood said thieves had cost the business £33m over the period amid a rise in what he termed “shop looting”, where large amounts are stolen by organised gangs. Boohoo’s former finance director Neil Catto joined McGeorge earlier this month, replacing CFO Elizabeth Lake. Meanwhile, online fashion giant Shein continued its UK assault.

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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. People do not need to be convinced to shop at Primark, the value speaks for itself.