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Boohoo and the cries of celebrity-driven “eco-conscious” campaigns

Inside Retail

UK-based fast fashion brand Boohoo recently announced that it had tapped US celebrity and influencer Kourtney Kardashian as its “sustainability ambassador” and launched a “sustainability journey” campaign that included a capsule collection and mini-series. “A spoiler alert for everyone: you can’t.

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What’s next for online retailers as investors lose faith?

Retail Gazette

The market witnessed the biggest break-up in retail history back in 2005 and 2006, when GUS – Great Universal Stores – demerged its Argos, Burberry and Homebase businesses into seperate entities alongside credit agency Experian.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 314 – Lovesac Founder and CEO Shawn Nelson

Retail Geek

But I also guided the company through a complete chapter 11 reorganization back in 2006, spearheaded by Venture Capital, which was painful and ugly and embarrassing and humiliating. We don’t have any wholesale. So what does it even mean?