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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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From moto to marathons: What’s next for performance apparel brand Sa1nt

Inside Retail

Here, Clarke reflects on how the SA1NT business has evolved since 2015, and the opportunities that are present in the recovery space. He also discusses his plans for the SA1NT Layers brand, and what growth will look like moving forward. Are there plans for stand-alone stores, a wholesale presence and so on?

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What Europe’s upcoming ban on unsold textiles means for fashion

Inside Retail

Earlier this year, the European Commission (EC) announced its 2030 vision for textiles, moving the goalposts once again when it comes to sustainable and circular solutions for fashion’s waste problem. It envisions that fast fashion will be out of fashion, and that economically profitable re-use and repair services will be widely available.

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China’s Shein lacks disclosures, made false statements about factories

Inside Retail

In Britain, companies over a certain size must prominently state on their websites the steps they are taking to combat forced labour as part of the country’s Modern Slavery Act 2015. A spokesperson for Shein said it is in the process of finalising statements required by UK law, and plans to publish them on its website. “We

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Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, in just the past week, Etsy has announced plans to acquire resale marketplace Depop for $US 1.62 The future of secondhand fashion. Research from ThredUp and GlobalData revealed that the resale market is expected to grow to almost twice the size of fast fashion by 2029.

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Interview: Nobody’s Child – the M&S-backed retailer gunning for growth

Retail Gazette

” Sustainable fashion Xeni set up Nobody’s Child in 2015 to deliver stylish, affordable clothing with a strong commitment to ethical practices. As the leader of a brand that has sustainability at its core, Xeni says: “I don’t think value fashion and sustainability can necessarily go hand in hand.”

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Key Strategies for Retailers to Push Sustainability Efforts

Independent Retailer

Over in the UK, Tesco has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2035, and since 2015, the retailer has managed to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52 percent. In 2021, UK retailer Iceland announced that it planned to become carbon neutral by the end of 2022. However, sustainability does not always work out as expected.

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