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Shein Adds Curated Online Fashion Storefronts to eCommerce Site
eCommerce // March 12, 2025

Shein has added curated online fashion storefronts to its eCommerce site, saying there’s one to match every style and to help shoppers find the wardrobe they want. Each of the new Trend Stores features a distinct fashion aesthetic, making it easier for shoppers to find...

Perfect Corp. to Expand Virtual Try-On Applications With Wannaby Acquisition
Partnerships // December 24, 2024

Perfect Corp. plans to acquire Wannaby to expand Perfect’s virtual try-on technology solutions into new luxury market segments like shoes, bags and apparel. The company entered into an agreement with Wannaby’s current owner, Farfetch, to make the acquisition, Perfect Corp. said in a Monday (Dec....

Express Files for Bankruptcy as Gen Z Shoppers Redefine Fast Fashion
Retail // April 22, 2024

With young consumers’ fashion habits rapidly evolving alongside quickly changing social media trends, Express has not been able to keep up. The fast-fashion company, which in addition to its self-titled retail chain also owns Bonobos and UpWest, announced Monday (April 22) that it has filed for...

Zalando Doubles Down on Luxury and Exclusivity to Capture High-Earner Potential 
Retail // January 23, 2024

Zalando, the European fashion and lifestyle eTailer, is elevating the “designer experience” on its website and app by introducing a luxury boutique-style space dedicated to designer brands.  The redesigned “Designer” destination aims to provide a revitalized and inspirational shopping experience, allowing designers to share their...

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Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 

September 21, 2023
From November 2022 to mid-January of the current year, no less than 10% of weekly orders were subject to returns.   During periods of inflation and when households face budget limitations, there is an increased likelihood of customers returning products that fail to meet their expectations. In response, retailers are seeking ways to reduce returns, and one promising […]

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Shein Adds Curated Online Fashion Storefronts to eCommerce Site

March 12, 2025
Shein has added curated online fashion storefronts to its eCommerce site, saying there’s one to match every style and to help shoppers find the wardrobe they want. Each of the new Trend Stores features a distinct fashion aesthetic, making it easier for shoppers to find pieces that align with styles like “sleek sophistication, statement-making party […]

Perfect Corp. to Expand Virtual Try-On Applications With Wannaby Acquisition

December 24, 2024
Perfect Corp. plans to acquire Wannaby to expand Perfect’s virtual try-on technology solutions into new luxury market segments like shoes, bags and apparel. The company entered into an agreement with...

Zalando Doubles Down on Luxury and Exclusivity to Capture High-Earner Potential 

January 23, 2024
Zalando, the European fashion and lifestyle eTailer, is elevating the “designer experience” on its website and app by introducing a luxury boutique-style space dedicated to designer brands.  The redesigned “Designer”...

Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Apparel Retailers

September 19, 2023
Amazon has gone from “Just Walk Out” to “Just Wear Out.” The retail giant on Tuesday (Sept. 19) announced an expansion of its Just Walk Out technology — its checkout-free...