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Banned Chinese cotton is widespread in global retailers’ merchandise – survey

Inside Retail

Traces of banned Chinese cotton were found in 19 per cent of a sample of merchandise selling at US and global retailers in the past year, a study showed, highlighting the challenges of complying with the US law aimed at blocking imports of cotton linked to forced labour in China.

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6 Areas you Need to Get Right in Your Footwear and Apparel Stores

Compliantia

This is particularly true for footwear and apparel retailers. Research cited by RetailDive indicates that consumer spending on goods like apparel, accessories, and footwear declined by 15.7% Visual merchandising. Visual merchandising is one of the most powerful conversion tools for brick-and-mortar stores.

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China stitches up Western apparel makers for quality issues

Inside Retail

All eyes are on Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, after it was fined for selling poor quality down-feather vests in China. Riding on China’s new-found obsession with health after the pandemic, Lululemon built a new cult following among Chinese consumers. Fortunes turn quickly.

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What Forever 21 CEO Winnie Park thinks about the Gen Z consumer

Inside Retail

Winnie Park has quite the resume in apparel retail, having worked as senior director of merchandising at Levi Strauss & Co and executive vice president of marketing at DFS Group. Inside Retail : How would you describe the average Gen Z consumer today? Instead, Gen Z looks for an ally in their journey of self-expression.

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Levi’s GM for Southeast Asia explains why the region “holds immense potential”

Inside Retail

The grand reopening of Levi’s Bangkok flagship at CentralWorld marks a significant milestone in the brand’s direct-to-consumer trajectory and speaks to its commitment to the region. The region holds immense potential, with its vibrant markets and growing consumer base of young millennials and Gen Z shoppers.

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Under Armour continues to struggle although decline softens

Inside Retail

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour posted revenue of US$1.6 The dip in North American sales continues to be a concern as this is Under Armour’s largest market by some margin, and is also a region where consumer spending has, generally, held up quite well.” Apparel revenue increased 3 per cent to $1.1

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

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