article thumbnail

Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. In the 2000s the internet met fast fashion, and a slew of new competitors began to emerge.

article thumbnail

11 Things You Need to Know About Shein

Indigo 9 Digital

The fast fashion retailer turns out new trends even faster than the likes of Zara and H&M. Shein, unlike some of its rivals, does not have any permanent stores and now is the largest online only fashion site in the world. Shein is even taking on legacy fast fashion stalwarts. Source: Bloomberg.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The perfect fit: Custom tailor Institchu reveals growth plans for 2022

Inside Retail

“Everyone is now realising there are alternatives to fast fashion and through brands like InStitchu you can purchase tailored clothing for the same price as off-the-rack mass-produced garments – less clutter for the customer, less waste for brands, and less impact on the environment,” Wakefield said. .”

Planning 130
article thumbnail

Primark’s Strategy, 4 Elements to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

You can see where the market is headed when retailers like Shein who also sell clothing at rock bottom prices continue to thrive. Shein was recently valued at $66 billion and is now the largest fast fashion retailer in the United States. People do not need to be convinced to shop at Primark, the value speaks for itself.

article thumbnail

How Beyond Meat’s Marketing Strategy Set it Apart

Indigo 9 Digital

If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Some of the largest retailers in the world including Zara and H&M are in the fast fashion business which is not environmentally friendly. Do you like this content?

article thumbnail

Zara’s Strategy - 7 Ways it Stays on Top

Indigo 9 Digital

Inditex has also said that: “the integrated stock management system, underpinned by the full deployment of radio frequency identification technology (RFID) providing real-time data on inventory, is enabling the company to operate with even tighter inventory levels, while improving the customer shopping experience.” Do you like this content?

article thumbnail

8 Things to Know About ThredUp’s Growth & Challenges

Indigo 9 Digital

By Tricia McKinnon When you are shopping for a new outfit do you buy new or do you spend your time sifting through racks of clothing in a thrift store? While many people still like the treasure hunt aspect of going to a thrift store some find it more convenient to shop for secondhand apparel online. Do you like this content?