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New Fast Fashion Powerhouse: Shein Teams Up with Forever 21

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“The powerful combination of Simon’s leadership in physical retail, Authentic’s brand development expertise and Shein’s on-demand model will help us drive scalable growth and together make fashion more accessible to all.” has accused China of committing genocide and using forced labor in its repression of Muslim Uyghurs.

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Stitch Fix Taps Amazon Fashion Alum for Product and Technology Role

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Its results for fiscal 2023, which ended July 29, showed a 21% year-over-year net revenue decrease and a 13% drop in active clients. Prior to that, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Amazon Fashion , where he drove the turnaround of the business and led the team responsible for all aspects of the shopping experience.

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Windsor Fashions to ‘Capitalize on Return to Normalcy’ with 150 New Locations by 2023

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Fast fashion retailer Windsor Fashions is planning to open 150 new stores over the next two years, adding to its current fleet of 230 locations across 42 states in the U.S. The retailer refers to its model as a “Nationalized Boutique,” with each store featuring its own assortment unique to its market.

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The Post-Pandemic Fashion Industry Makeover

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It has been a year since the pandemic rocked a fashion industry that was already feeling the pressure of trying to keep pace with consumer shifts toward digital, ethical sourcing and eco-friendly products. Here are some of the overarching themes of the changing consumer sentiment that will shape the fashion industry’s journey ahead.

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A Modern Retailer’s Guide to Dropshipping Fashion & Apparel: Part 1

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Welcome to The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’ll cover the basics of dropshipping and explore the reasons why every fashion retailer should consider switching from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model. Let’s dive in!

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Express Launches Debt Restructuring Effort in Bid to Avoid Bankruptcy

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Express, which has faced declining sales for some time now, brought in former Tyson Foods exec Stewart Glendinning as CEO in September 2023 to turn around the business. In Q3 2023, which ended Oct. 28, 2023, and was reported on Nov. 30, 2023, the company posted a net loss of $36.8 million , compared to a net loss of $34.4

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7 Must-Know Clothing Dropshipping Suppliers for Fashion Retail Brands

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Fashion and apparel storefronts always need fresh supplies of trendy clothes. With all these factors affecting the fashion industry, it’s no surprise that Deloitte finds that only one-third of retail executives are confident about maintaining or improving profit margins in the coming years. A solution for a $1.7

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