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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

Inside Retail

This week, France announced legislation to “limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion”. Key measures include a ban on advertising for cheap textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items. But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore. So where does this leave traditional retailers?

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Three key trends in retail strategy for 2023

Inside Retail

The fashion industry has been a leader in adopting new technologies and circular-economy initiatives in recent years. Yet consumer demand is not wavering and fashion trend cycles are shorter than ever due to social media, fast fashion, and technology.

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What brands can learn from Banana Republic’s successful comeback

Inside Retail

While the typeface might not have changed, over the past three years, Banana Republic has successfully evolved into a fashion brand for the modern social media era. Call it post-genre fashion. Or call it post-fashion altogether: The New Look is less about fashion and more about living.

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7 diversity lessons for brands after the Aus Fashion Week controversy

Inside Retail

Since Afterpay Australian Fashion Week wrapped up last Friday night, critics have come out on social media, accusing it of ‘tokenistic’ attempts at diversity and inclusion. Disability advocate and model Lisa Cox was a consultant during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. Consult people with lived experiences.

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How retail left the Baby Boomer generation and its “silver economy” on the table

Inside Retail

Whether marketers are subconsciously ageist or they’ve gotten distracted riding the Millennial branding and Gen Z social media wave all the way to the bank is still up for debate. However, the fashion industry is slower to make age inclusivity a top priority with youth often being an aspirational part of a brand’s aesthetic.

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What the ‘Euphoria effect’ reveals about Gen Z shopping habits

Inside Retail

Gen Z is clamouring for diversity, whether it’s in the sizes of models shown on retailers’ websites, racial diversity in advertising campaigns, or the visibility of people with disabilities. A new generation of social marketing. Retailers of all stripes can jump on board, from fashion to beauty to accessories.

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Djokovic-backed drinks brand Waterdrop taps into water-bottle trend

Inside Retail

The collaboration is the latest example of the surprising level of demand for the humble reusable water bottle, with brands such as Australian label Frank Green and US label Stanley becoming status symbols, thanks to their savvy social media marketing.