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‘An exciting way to test a new market’: More fashion brands turn to rental

Inside Retail

Fulfilment by GlamCorner now sees the platform handling the logistics of clothing rental on behalf of fashion brands, including warehousing, cleaning, shipping and returns, and giving brands their own rental stores, which they can embed in their e-commerce sites and promote to customers. The ‘Attenborough’ effect.

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How Shein and Temu are driving up the cost of air freight

Inside Retail

The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry, as they increasingly vie for limited air-cargo space to woo consumers with rapid transit times, more than ten industry sources said. TikTok Shop did not return messages seeking comment. Apple declined to comment.

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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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How Retailers can Overcome the Challenges Faced on the Path to Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

But operating sustainably isn’t just about meeting consumer expectations — there are industry and business practices to fulfil too. This year saw the proposal of the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act. This year saw the proposal of the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act. Recommerce.

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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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8 retailers slashing jobs and cutting costs in 2024

Retail Gazette

Administrators at FRP said the reduced store footprint would coincide with “a renewed focus on the brand’s products, online sales channels and wholesale strategies, bringing the brand in line with industry peers and supporting a return to financial stability”.