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Sustainability Update: eBay to Sell ‘Imperfect’ Apparel in UK, Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Conscious consumption is on the rise and two big names in retail have launched new programs to tap into the consumer appetite to shop sustainably. eBay UK describes its new “ Imperfects ” program as “the fashion equivalent to supermarkets’ wonky veg initiatives.” Items are available at up 60% off retail prices.

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How made-on-demand manufacturing is transforming the fashion industry

Inside Retail

Hear the phrase ‘fashion waste’ and most people immediately associate it with the fast-fashion industry producing products with short lifespans, ultimately destined for landfills. Meanwhile, sustainable fashion business models like resale, rental and repair only unravel the post-consumer garment waste problems.

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Three businesses, three takes on navigating the dip in discretionary spending 

Inside Retail

KPMG’s latest Retail Health Index suggests that nominal growth is practically non-existent and industry insolvency numbers are higher than pre-pandemic levels. KPMG has predicted that retail growth will remain stagnant until September 2025. Smith said that Merry People has had a strong start to 2024, and is exceeding expectations. “We

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What Loewe’s new Melbourne store says about evolving menswear industry

Inside Retail

Despite many consumers cutting back on discretionary goods amid financial pressures, LVMH’s oldest luxury fashion house, Loewe , has opened a new store in Melbourne’s CBD. per cent over the last five years to 2023, with a younger audience being more fashion conscious, and willing to propel the $1.8 billion industry.

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Reebok Pacific GM talks new Chadstone store and growth plans down under

Inside Retail

The brand has a range of partnerships in the works, and recently opened its first domestic flagship – a 167sqm store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, showcasing new trends and styles, and introducing new customers to the vintage brand. Those price increases across multiple brands are certainly putting pressure on spending as well.

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Why sales of fine jewellery during Covid defied expectations

Inside Retail

It’s counterintuitive but consumer shopping behaviour for jewellery during Covid has dramatically increased,” Marty Hurwitz, founder and CEO of data and research company MVI Marketing Ltd., told Inside Retail. The company saw a 29 per cent increase year on year to €714.3 million for the first quarter of FY21.

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‘More is more’: Q&A with Camilla CEO, Jane McNally

Inside Retail

Local luxury fashion brand Camilla is well-loved for its vibrant prints and colours, and glamorously distinctive collections. Some of our prints sell in the second-hand market for higher than the original retail price, so customers are making an investment. You’re offering virtual shopping experiences now.

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