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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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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. Our desire to return to the sportswear industry made sense under these brand values, and we are already finding that it resonates across multiple sporting codes, athletes, and organisations.

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PrettyLittleThing marketing boss exits after 10 years

Retail Gazette

PrettyLittleThings marketing boss Nicki Capstick has left the fast fashion after a decade. She joined PrettyLittleThing in 2015 as its marketing manager, and has worked her way up as head of marketing, marketing director and eventually its CMO as of August 2023.

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

Inside Retail

Amazon Australia today announced the launch of Amazon Warehouse, a new storefront on the country’s Amazon site, which offers pre-owned and open box items that include a wide range of items, including fashion, electronics, accessories, toys, music, books and more. The future of secondhand fashion.

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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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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. This is likely a legacy of the 1970s and 80s, when low-quality and expensive environmental products failed on the market and early socially responsible investments produced low returns.

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Primark’s Strategy, 4 Elements to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

Shein was recently valued at $66 billion and is now the largest fast fashion retailer in the United States. It only took Shein aournd 15 years to dethrone other fast fashion retailers in the United States like H&M and Zara. Returns made in store are also free.