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Shein Designer Incubator Program Showcases Sustainable Fashions

Retail TouchPoints

All the pieces are produced using Shein’s small-batch, on-demand production model and shipped in packaging that contains recycled content. This month, Shein announced it would invest an additional $50 million in the program over five years , bringing the company’s total investment to $105 million through 2028.

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Clean Data, Clean Planet: How Online Retailers can use Data Analytics to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Retail TouchPoints

Newly developed freight booking tools have made it easier and more efficient to book containers on large cargo ships, thereby reducing the need for air freight, which is generally seen as producing a larger carbon footprint. Shipping companies can obtain information through GPS tags to help locate containers and ships in real time.

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

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Sustainable apparel and luxury have received growing attention as more research about the harmful environmental effects of the industry’s sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices surface. To combat these effects, some brands are embracing circular economy strategies.

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2023 Ecommerce Fulfillment Statistics: What the Data Tells Us

Ecommerce Platforms

trillion by 2028, and companies who want to “cash in” on the industry need to be prepared. Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at some of the major Fulfilment stats proving the importance of having the right delivery and shipping partners in 2023 and beyond.

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How Upsellit Maximizes Revenue for Home & Decor Brands

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In fact, in 2024, the revenue in the home and decor market amounts to over $40 billion and is projected to experience an annual growth r ate of over 6% through 2028 — giving retailers more opportunities than ever before to continue to maximize revenue. That’s where Upsellit’s industry expertise comes in.

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How To Start a Clothing Line (Tips From 13 Fashion Pros)

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CAGR from 2018 – 2028. Production Costs: This includes the cost of producing it (yourself) or getting it from your manufacturer, and also the price you’ll pay to get it shipped to you/fulfilling center. Your items can be produced today but shipped in six weeks. Shapewear: Shapewear is another product niche that’s winning.

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Understanding California’s Electronic Cigarette Excise Tax (CECET)

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The eCigarette and vape industry alone was valued at over $6 billion in 2020 and the expected annual growth is nearly 30% until 2028. This includes retailers or manufacturers that ship to California as well. Vape and tobacco shops have seen remarkable growth over the past several years. How Retailers Must Prepare for CECET.