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Global Markets

Brazil Succumbs to the Retail Apocalypse It Staved Off for Years

Though e-commerce reshaped retailing in the US and Europe even before the pandemic, a confluence of economic, financial and logistical circumstances kept the South American nation insulated from the trend until later.

Global Markets

Brazil Succumbs to the Retail Apocalypse It Staved Off for Years

Though e-commerce reshaped retailing in the US and Europe even before the pandemic, a confluence of economic, financial and logistical circumstances kept the South American nation insulated from the trend until later.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | The Rise of the Unwasteful Brand

A profitable, multi-trillion dollar fashion industry populated with brands that generate minimal economic and environmental waste is within our reach, argues Lawrence Lenihan.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | The Rise of the Unwasteful Brand

A profitable, multi-trillion dollar fashion industry populated with brands that generate minimal economic and environmental waste is within our reach, argues Lawrence Lenihan.


China

Can H&M and Zara Compete with Chinese Rivals?

With consumers tightening their belts in China, the battle between global fast fashion brands and local high street giants has intensified.

China

Can H&M and Zara Compete with Chinese Rivals?

With consumers tightening their belts in China, the battle between global fast fashion brands and local high street giants has intensified.


Marketing

Temu and Shein Are the ‘Jaws’ of Digital Advertising

They can appear out of nowhere, abruptly send costs soaring and disappear just as quickly.

Marketing

Temu and Shein Are the ‘Jaws’ of Digital Advertising

They can appear out of nowhere, abruptly send costs soaring and disappear just as quickly.


Sustainability

What Would Happen if Fashion Were Taxed Like Cigarettes?

France is pressing ahead with a ‘game-changing’ bill that would impose a ‘sin tax’-style penalty on fast-fashion products as high as €10 per item by 2030.

Sustainability

What Would Happen if Fashion Were Taxed Like Cigarettes?

France is pressing ahead with a ‘game-changing’ bill that would impose a ‘sin tax’-style penalty on fast-fashion products as high as €10 per item by 2030.


Retail

How Zara Is Beating Shein

By investing in an elevated product and shopping experience, Spanish retailers Inditex and Mango are seeing tremendous growth despite fierce competition from the likes of Temu and a cash-strapped consumer.

Retail

How Zara Is Beating Shein

By investing in an elevated product and shopping experience, Spanish retailers Inditex and Mango are seeing tremendous growth despite fierce competition from the likes of Temu and a cash-strapped consumer.


Retail

How Shein’s US IPO Became Endangered by China Rift, Explained

Investors are watching to see if Shein can break through the impasse — and what it means for Chinese IPOs in the US if they fail.

Retail

How Shein’s US IPO Became Endangered by China Rift, Explained

Investors are watching to see if Shein can break through the impasse — and what it means for Chinese IPOs in the US if they fail.


Sustainability

Beware the ‘Sheinification’ of Fashion

The ‘instant fashion’ juggernaut’s explosive growth is attracting imitators. But keeping up with Shein’s relentless churn puts the industry on a perilous course when it comes to sustainability, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.

Sustainability

Beware the ‘Sheinification’ of Fashion

The ‘instant fashion’ juggernaut’s explosive growth is attracting imitators. But keeping up with Shein’s relentless churn puts the industry on a perilous course when it comes to sustainability, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.


Retail

Inditex Pushes Bargain Brand to Counter Shein

The rapid growth of Shein, with its budget prices, has put significant pressure on the Zara owner and rival fast fashion group H&M.

Retail

Inditex Pushes Bargain Brand to Counter Shein

The rapid growth of Shein, with its budget prices, has put significant pressure on the Zara owner and rival fast fashion group H&M.


Retail

How Shein and Temu Are Upending the Global Air Cargo Industry

Shein and Temu’s growth is squeezing out space for other industries on air freighters, just as global firms are scrambling to find alternative logistics options due to the Red Sea disruptions.

Retail

How Shein and Temu Are Upending the Global Air Cargo Industry

Shein and Temu’s growth is squeezing out space for other industries on air freighters, just as global firms are scrambling to find alternative logistics options due to the Red Sea disruptions.