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Analysis: a perfect retail storm is brewing

Inside Retail

We predict retailers in the fast-fashion apparel and footwear sectors within consumer discretionary goods could face significant headwinds over the next few months. With increased wage costs, lack of manpower, and continued investment in digital platforms and data infrastructure with the growth in online shopping, retailers must act.

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Why LVMH outperformed H&M amid a cost-of-living crisis

Inside Retail

H&M and LVMH target very different sectors of the fashion industry. The former, a fast fashion giant based in Sweden, saw a slump in fourth quarter earnings, with its operating profits falling by 87 per cent year on year, and its net profit declining by about 68 per cent.