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Tackling the Growing Problem of Fashion Returns Earlier in the Supply Chain

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With that being said, however, the skyrocketing rates of online shopping came with its own set of challenges — particularly when uncovering the behind-the-scenes side effects on the supply chain. It is the rising epidemic in the fashion industry that we need to keep a close eye on. How are Returns Plaguing the Supply Chain?

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Tractor Supply Appeals to Women with New Martha Stewart Collab

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Over the decades, DIY maven Martha Stewart has traveled pretty far afield with her collaborations, working everyone from Snoop Dogg to Skechers , but her latest partnership with Tractor Supply is bringing Stewart back to her roots (literally) with a new line of branded gardening apparel.

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With Supply Chain Still in Flux, Executives Focus on Sustainability, Automation

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For almost as long as retail has existed, the supply chain has contentedly operated behind the curtain. But that all changed with the COVID pandemic, the ripple effects of which brought supply chains into the spotlight. Now the supply chain is a top consideration not just for retail executives but consumers as well.

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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. A few ways fashion brands can be more sustainable now include: 1.

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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. Start With the Supply Chain. An Eco-Conscious Journey.

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H&M, lululemon Lead Funding for New $250M Fashion Climate Fund

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The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has introduced the $250 million Fashion Climate Fund , which will be used to identify, fund, scale and measure verified impact solutions to decarbonize and modernize notoriously wasteful fashion industry supply chains.

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Shein Designer Incubator Program Showcases Sustainable Fashions

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We’re excited to open this up to our Shein X designers and beyond, and to hopefully inspire the next generation of sustainability-conscious fashion creators.” Shein has come under scrutiny for alleged use of Uyghur forced labor in its supply chain, with 22 U.S.

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