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How Australian swimwear brand Sheila is helping women reclaim their narrative

Inside Retail

I was looking from high-end stores to more of the high-street brands… there was no brand just owning that market for women,” Barrins, founder and CEO of Sheila, told Inside Retail. Through its inclusive approach to branding, Sheila is reclaiming a narrative for women in a hyper-competitive fashion vertical. .

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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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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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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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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. The company was also spending an astronomical amount on marketing.

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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. “To us, the change short life of the US warehouse (previously stated as a key pillar of growth for Boohoo) is concerning, highlighting a naivety of the American market, along with a waste of time and resources.”

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