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Primark Opens Second U.S. DC, Announces Plans for 4 New Stores

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The new retail stores will total more than 128,000 square feet of retail selling space, offering the latest fashion trends and essentials as well as homewares and beauty items. The new 550,000-square-foot DC joins Primark’s facility in Bethlehem, Pa. consumers.

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Express to Expand Retail Presence in Indonesia, Paraguay and Central America

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WHP also will build up the brand’s presence in Mexico with IB Group and grow its brick-and-mortar footprint in Central America via its partnership with Fastco , including four new Express stores in key locations through 2026.

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Retail’s Last-Mile Challenge

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But many retailers are seeing opportunities in using those locations as micro-fulfillment centers. Some 300 of Tesco’s 7,200 stores fulfill orders in a similar fashion. Some 300 of Tesco’s 7,200 stores fulfill orders in a similar fashion. In the U.S.,

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How Vintage Wine Estates is Uncorking New Opportunities in Alcohol Ecommerce

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After spending the first part of her career in fashion and brand strategy, working with brands like Donna Karen , Dr. Scholls , Elizabeth Arden and Urban Decay , in 2004 she co-founded the digital native brand Cameron Hughes Wine (CHW), which “really became kind of the Warby Parker of our industry,” she said.

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4 Ways Retailers can Leverage Generative AI to Drive Revenue and Productivity

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trillion in 2026, from $3.3 For example, Portugal-based startup Fashable is using generative AI to let fashion houses create virtual clothing designs without the need for physical fabric, eliminating the environmental impact of the clothing design process. And there’s plenty of money at stake.

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

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Every year, the industry, especially fast fashion, produces 92 million tonnes of textile waste , 3% of global CO2 emissions, and 20% of global waste pollution , contributing to the rapid deterioration of our planet. After its long reign, fast fashion is on its way out. billion by 2026. What is the impact of these activities?

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Sneaker and Sportswear Ecommerce: the ‘Non-Luxury’ Luxury Apparel Leader 

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Nike is a standout performer in the apparel market with the highest brand value of any mass apparel brand, approximately $110 billion, and in 2020 the global sneaker market was valued at approximately $79 billion , which is predicted to hit $120 billion by 2026.

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