apparel

Consumers Chafe as Clothing Retailers Tighten Returns Rules
Consumers Chafe as Clothing Retailers Tighten Returns Rules
June 20, 2023  |  Retail

The age of easy clothing returns is coming to an end. A report Tuesday (June 20) by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nonreturnable items...

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Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
June 18, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Buy Now is expanding its B2B platform for the Japanese fashion industry worldwide. Formerly called FORSEE and focused on connecting Japanese designer brands with domestic vendors,...

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Why Google Won’t Be Monetizing Its AI Try-On 
Why Google Won’t Be Monetizing Its AI Try-On 
June 16, 2023  |  Retail

As fashion brands continue to lean into virtual try-on (VTO) to drive sales and reduce order returns, Google has looked to call dibs within the...

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Stitch Fix Picks Macy’s Digital Chief Matt Baer for CEO
Stitch Fix Picks Macy’s Digital Chief Matt Baer for CEO
June 14, 2023  |  Personnel

Stitch Fix’s search for a CEO is over. The online personal style platform on Wednesday (June 14) announced it has named Matt Baer, former chief...

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Google Uses Gen AI to Power Virtual Try-On Tool
Google Uses Gen AI to Power Virtual Try-On Tool
June 14, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google has added generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its shopping feature with a new virtual try-on tool. This new product, announced Wednesday (June 14), comes...

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Apparel and Beauty Retailers Slash Prices in Response to Disappointing Earnings
Apparel and Beauty Retailers Slash Prices in Response to Disappointing Earnings
June 13, 2023  |  Retail

It has been another rough quarter for nearly all merchants and retailers, but especially for businesses whose main sales center around nonessential items. Target’s much-anticipated quarterly...

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Nike Reverses Course to Reestablish Wholesale Partnerships and Expand Retail Presence
Nike Reverses Course to Reestablish Wholesale Partnerships and Expand Retail Presence
June 13, 2023  |  Retail

Nike has been steadfast in its commitment to direct-to-consumer (D2C) efforts since 2017, which led to a reduction in its retail partnerships. However, the sportswear...

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Stitch Fix Looks to Exit UK and Cut Back US Distribution
Stitch Fix Looks to Exit UK and Cut Back US Distribution
June 07, 2023  |  Retail

Stitch Fix is considering withdrawing from the British market as it rethinks its business. The online personal styling service said in an earnings announcement Tuesday (June 6) that...

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How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
How to Rent Your Summer Wardrobe
June 03, 2023  |  Retail

If you can sell your clothes, why can’t you also rent out your clothes? By Rotation, a U.K.-based app, is looking embrace the mindset of...

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