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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. TJX later acquired the company and then sold it to venture capital firms Crystal Capital and Versa Capital Management. The official date of closure was July 14, 2024.

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

Inside Retail

“We knew that the key was technology to support the supply chain, so from day one, we’ve invested heavily in building proprietary technology that’s simple, fast and reliable,” he told Inside Retail. 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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10 retailers cutting jobs in 2025

Retail Gazette

The reshuffle will impact some buying department positions, including non-food, finance and some back-office functions. In The Style Fast fashion retailer In The Style slashed at least 17 roles at the end of February ahead of its collapse this month.

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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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The collapse and rebirth of UK fashion giant Missguided

Inside Retail

Boasting a large selection of everything from ultra-affordable party dresses to £1 bikinis, this fast fashion e-tailer was the preferred choice of the Love Island cast and everyone who wanted to be on the show or wished to look like those on the show. Missguided was once Britain’s most visited online retailer. Self-inflicted wounds.

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Boohoo v Frasers: What’s next in the fashion giant’s boardroom battle with Mike Ashley?

Retail Gazette

Ashley’s bid for the top position has been slammed by Boohoo, which accused Frasers of using its stake in the fashion brand and other retailers to promote its own “commercial self-interest”. Recruitment specialist and managing director of Detail Business Consulting, Paul Meechan , doesn’t think it’s likely. to £147.3m

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

After 12 years at the helm of jewellery retailer Lovisa, Shane Fallscheer has stepped down from his role as chief executive and managing director, effective October 14. Woolworths Group has named Annette Karantoni as chief supply chain officer and managing director of its supply-chain arm Primary Connect. Asos CEO, chairman step down.