Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Industries such as fashion, for example, face significant customer stakeholder pressure as well as complex, decentralized supply chains with the heavy burden of Scope 3 emissions (approximately 96% of the sector’s total). Establishing clear communication protocols, cross-departmental KPIs and accountability measures is essential.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As prices continue rising, consumers rely on a combination of their wallets and consciences when deciding which fashion industry trends to buy into. Shoppers have been so eager to applaud sustainable apparel production that the eco-fashion industry faces concerns both in terms of greenwashing and stiff competition verging on saturation.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The intersection of technology and sustainability is redefining the fashion landscape in Asia, and one of the leaders of this movement is Smthgood, a marketplace with a mission. Smthgood is a social commerce platform that combines user-generated lookbooks with a fashion marketplace that is focused on conscious fashion brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2022

In trying to accommodate all customer demands while simultaneously fighting for market share in a rapidly expanding and competitive fashion industry, retailers are relaxing their return policies. It is the rising epidemic in the fashion industry that we need to keep a close eye on. Are Customers Getting Too Comfortable With Returns?

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Millennials and Gen Z shoppers are expected to be the highest returning demographics when it comes to sending back fashion purchases bought on Black Friday this year, according to the latest research by True Fit , the AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers. Image courtesy of Pexels.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 9, 2025

Despite McKinsey stating the wider fashion industrys outlook for 2025 appears to be a continuation of the sluggishness seen in 2024: revenue growth is expected to stabilize in the low single digits, M&S defied these odds with a 1.9% The M&S app accounted for 34% of total sales, up from 31% last year.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Collaboration has long been at the heart of the fashion industry – with creative forces frequently teaming up to design something new and generate further brand heat. Collaborations allow fashion brands to offer a limited-edition and exclusive product offering to their dedicated consumers – with the opportunity to attract some new ones. “It

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Amazon’s $6 billion in annual sales in Australia accounts for nearly 10 per cent of all online retail spending in non-food categories, placing it among the top five non-food retailers in the country. Shein: Dominating the fast-fashion market Shein has become a major player in Australian fashion, particularly among younger consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At the same time, global consumption of fashion has increased by 400%, while overall usage of products has dropped by about 40%. These are all realities that Coach has had to face head on as one of the top fashion and leather goods brands in the world. In the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

She described Instagram accounts of Costco hauls, including those looking at dupes of iconic Lululemon products such as a zip hoodie and finding they are of comparable (if not exact) quality. I think that high fashion has priced itself out. Higher prices for real items have been accompanied by higher quality for dupes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2022

is now withholding fashion goods in customs unless the importer can prove that they do not contain cotton from the Xinxiang region of China. With the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) finding that 40% of environmental claims made by fashion brands could be misleading, there is ample room for improvement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

But the merchant was suffering from a bit of an image problem that made it seem fusty and old-fashioned, a situation that led to a companywide turnaround plan initiated in 2020. One of the key strategic goals was increasing online sales, which had previously accounted for approximately 6% of all sales.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. Now, just when the fashion industry should be waking up and breaking free of this vicious cycle, it’s heading in the opposite direction. We’re on a downward spiral, from fast fashion to ultra-fast fashion.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2024

Australian fashion brands are gaining momentum in the UK and Europe, reflecting the growing diversity and dynamism of the global fashion industry. The post Smart logistics are enabling Australian fashion labels to thrive abroad appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Although one-hour delivery is hugely popular with grocery supplies, it is a first for Australian fashion retailers to offer patrons delivery within such a limited time window. The post Shippit, Uber team up to offer one-hour fashion deliveries appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2023

The fashion industry has long found itself in a race to be the fastest. The latest brand to capitalise on this trend is luxury fashion house Incu, which, in a partnership with Uber Direct, can now deliver its products to customers in under two hours. But for customers that have been in Incu stores, it’s missing a few things.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2023

This is just part of the conversation happening with fashion brands and retailers across the country as pressures mount to gain control over notoriously complex supply chains and work towards circular, sustainable business practices. per cent of fashion shoppers look for Australian made. Earlier this year, R.M.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A revamped product assortment that leans into trend-forward products and styles mimicking parents’ personal styles, including mini me versions of fashionable items. Peterson: Our shifts in messaging reflect our understanding of what modern parents truly seek: authentic, honest accounts of parenting.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And they’re getting younger — Gen Y and Gen Z continue to drive growth and will account for 70% of the luxury market by 2025. To win in the uber-competitive luxury game, companies need more than just recognizable brand names and fashionable seasonal lines,” said Stefano Galassi, an open innovation adviser for luxury brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Qualified influencers will be able to create custom shoppable storefronts featuring Foot Locker products, and then link to that storefront from their social media accounts as well as tag specific products they mention.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2024

Slipper specialist Monte, fashion label Arnsdorf and blanket manufacturer Seljak Brand have all announced that they are closing down in the last few months. The post Why slow fashion brands are closing hard and fast in the cost-of-trading crisis appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2025

While these have met with varying success, its clear that addressing the product returns problem will require a consistent, holistic, multi-pronged approach that takes into account virtually every aspect of the pre- and post-purchase process. It is a quite costly part of their business.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Warner Music Group (WMG) will partner with and invest in digital fashion retailer DressX , gaining a platform for select WMG artists to design their own virtual fashion lines. The company is committed to sustainable fashion, promoting the digital garment market as a way for consumers to showcase their style digitally.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Offering a real-world example of this approach in action in the retail industry, Allen points to British fashion brand RIXO. The retailer recently opted for Karndean LooseLay flooring in its head office and Carnaby Street store.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pureplay fashion retailer The Iconic has committed to refund customers after fraudulent orders were made on their accounts. ” The Iconic has faced backlash on Facebook from customers who claim they have lost money from their accounts after unauthorised orders were placed on the e-commerce site. 550 spent on my credit!,”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fashion and leather goods fell 5 per cent to €9.15 Gucci, which accounts for half of the group’s annual sales and two-thirds of its profit, was down 25 per cent in the quarter. The odd one out Last week, LVMH reported a 3 per cent fall in sales for the third quarter, which the company attributed to China’s weak consumer confidence.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Global fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein will host a special episode of its interactive shoppable livestream experience to unveil its Fall and Winter collections. 22, offering a 90-minute immersive journey in which consumers can explore the hottest fashion trends and simultaneously shop the looks via the Shein mobile app.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The combination of exclusivity and a deep appreciation for local talent led to a buzz among collectors and fashion aficionados. In addition, Chanel frequently hosts these temporary stores in landmark locations, fostering a connection between their high-fashion offerings and the architectural or historical importance of that location.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a five-year agreement agreed by New Lobster, owned by PDS Group which last year signed a long-term strategic partnership with Authentic to establish Ted Baker Design Group, PPL will take on the management of the fashion retailer’s wholesale operations, including sales and marketing, across Europe.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

French fashion designer, Manfred Thierry Mugler, who was behind designs worn by Beyonce and Lady Gaga, has passed away, aged 73. . “We May his soul Rest In Peace,” said a statement on Mugler’s official social media accounts. . We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday, January 23.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

I wanted to actually create products that supported hair the way it grew out of its head not to straighten it or anything, Ross said during a conversation with Business of Fashion s Sheena Butler-Young at a keynote presentation during this years NRF. The textured-hair masses that exist in the world just didnt have a lot of products.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

For Kering, after struggling to retain sales last year, the group was widely expected to appoint a leader who would reinvigorate Guccis momentum, especially as the brand accounted for nearly half of the groups revenue and two-thirds of operating profit. One misstep can shift a companys growth trajectory entirely.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This year saw the proposal of the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act. The sourcing of raw materials, factory working conditions and the environmental impact of goods distribution matters — and it appears business leaders in fashion and retail are taking note. A Starting Point. Greater demand forecasting.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2024, retail crime is up – old-fashioned shoplifting by itself has risen 24% through the first half of the year, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. Clearer accountability: When something occurs, security can use documented recorded channels and logs to trace steps taken during the incident.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Less of the DIY screen printing and more of the fashion elements and what I think women were looking for and what was lacking in the brand, Matilda said. When [Matilda], Til, came into the brand, she was disinterested in Instagram her account was private, Don said. I thought it was just a photo editing app, Matilda said.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

J Crew’s catalogue has long been a coveted fashion reference to timeless style and now the brand is ready to capitalise on its own lore. An Instagram account called “lostjcrew” has amassed nearly 82,000 followers posting photos exclusively from J Crew catalogues produced between 1983 and 1997.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Iconic has launched a new branding campaign over a month after the online fashion retailer found itself in defence mode due to fraudulent transactions made via customers’ accounts. ” In January, The Iconic committed to refunding customers after fraudulent orders were made on their accounts. .”

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