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How Australian swimwear brand Sheila is helping women reclaim their narrative

Inside Retail

Barrins knew the name would resonate with the Australian market, or at least give them pause, while the international market was used to female names in fashion with household names like Zara and Celine. I think that if there are established brands that have the backing and have finances, this is not at all hard.

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Institchu’s new tech makes custom tailoring a good fit for any retailer

Inside Retail

At the moment, Taper is in beta mode and has just launched in 17 stories with a major North American apparel business. At the moment, the team is targeting potential clients in the US and Europe. “We For retailers offering custom options, returns are also less than 2 per cent, compared with over 30 per cent at traditional brands.

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How Resale is Driving the Reinvention of Luxury Retail

Retail TouchPoints

25, Geronimo Chala, Chief Client Officer at luxury handbag reseller Rebag , discussed the multiple ways the circular concept of “resale” is addressing the demands of a changing consumer — and in doing so, reshaping retail as a whole, particularly the luxury sector. Look at brands Sandro and Maje.

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5 Lessons from the Bob’s Stores Bankruptcy

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and was unable to secure the necessary financing to keep its 21 brick-and-mortar locations open; all will be closed. Increased Competition Over the past few years, small- and medium-sized fashion and footwear retailers have faced intense competition from all sides.

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Shein IPO slammed as ‘race to the bottom’ by UK investor groups

Retail Gazette

UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association chief executive James Alexander said investors have raised concerns repeatedly about being exposed to Shein following allegations of forced and child labour in its supply chain. Related Story The Shein effect: Is fashion stuck in a race to the bottom?

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When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are a concern and 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further in the next six months, according to EY ‘s Future Consumer Index.

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What on earth’s going on at Boohoo?

Retail Gazette

It’s not the first time the embattled fast fashion retailer has made such a u-turn. Earlier this year, it revealed it would close its Daventry warehouse in the UK less than three years after it opened, putting 400 jobs at risk. Kamani also vowed to review “some of the more drastic changes made in recent times”.

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