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Stitch Fix Taps Amazon Fashion Alum for Product and Technology Role

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When he joined the company this past June, he noted in a statement that he would use his “years of experience building and scaling retail businesses to deliver a sustained future of profitable growth.” However, since Baer joined the company, it has continued to struggle financially.

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3 Ways Fashion Brands can be More Sustainable Today

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The fashion industry has been questioned a lot about its environmental impact. Now, the pressure is on companies to provide true transparency into the extended supply chain — commonly referred to as Tier 1-4 level of reporting, Scope 3, or Cradle-to-Gate. Many companies claim to be sustainable and ethical, but can they prove it?

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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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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to Return as Streaming Event on Amazon Prime

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After a four -year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show will make its return on Sept. Victoria’s Secret pioneered the idea of a lingerie fashion show in 2001 and turned the annual event into a nationwide television spectacle. 26, 2023, on Amazon ’s Prime Video streaming service. Earlier this year , executives hinted at a return.

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ThredUP Forges Ahead with its War on Fast Fashion Amid Cost-Cutting Initiatives

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Resale platform ThredUP has debuted a new, light-hearted marketing ploy in its ongoing battle against “fast fashion addiction,” mere days after announcing it was joining the ranks of tech companies cutting staff amid an economic slowdown. This despite strong performance in Q2, during which the company saw revenue jump 27% YoY to $76.4

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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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3 Ways Fashion Brands can Move Toward Sustainable Business Models

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As prices continue rising, consumers rely on a combination of their wallets and consciences when deciding which fashion industry trends to buy into. Shoppers have been so eager to applaud sustainable apparel production that the eco-fashion industry faces concerns both in terms of greenwashing and stiff competition verging on saturation.

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