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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

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For decades, there have been continued debates surrounding sustainability and the fashion industry’s position in implementing and maintaining a sustainable value chain, where renewable resources from the environment can be continually used and human rights are protected. An Eco-Conscious Journey. Shifting Attitudes Across the Industry.

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4 Back-of-the-Office Opportunities to Lift Recommerce’s Profitability

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As they say in fashion, everything old becomes new again. Recommerce, the online selling of previously owned items to buyers who reuse, recycle or resell them, is growing 11 times faster than traditional retail and is expected to reach $84 billion by 2030. Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management.

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

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In fact, some even project that the negative impact of this industry will double by 2030. Especially in this era of fast fashion, most retail products are produced overseas and shipped thousands of miles to their destination. The solution may be a small but mighty technology that is already developed and in use: RFID chips.

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Steve Madden and Dolce Vita Integrate Shoe Resale Programs into Their Websites

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Users can submit their own product photos and descriptions and select a recommended price for their items, which will then be authenticated and approved by the respective brands to appear on the resale page. Once an item is purchased, the seller will receive a prepaid shipping label to send it to its next owner.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

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Growth markets include food, personal care, fashion, beauty products, toys, electronics and furniture amongst many other categories. Japan’s cross-border ecommerce market is growing as well: today it’s a $2 billion (USD) market, estimated to reach over $5 billion in 2030, and where new opportunities lie for U.S. and global companies.

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Holiday Shopping 2021: How SEOs Can Help Clients Inspire, Deliver and Sustain

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Your clients’ websites must clearly communicate how inventory can be delivered, arrival time frames, and what different shopping and shipping options cost. Undertake the following: Create a sitewide banner that boldly announces purchase-by dates for remote holiday shipping to prevent consumer letdown and brand reputation damage.

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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. After its long reign, fast fashion is on its way out. beating out DTC, value chains, fast fashion, department stores and more.

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