Fast Fashion news and trends

Fast Fashion? Zara to Bring Pre-Owned Clothing Service to US
Retail // September 11, 2024

Fast-fashion brand Zara is bringing its secondhand clothing marketplace to the U.S. Zara Pre-Owned, which lets customers sell, donate or repair secondhand clothing, is set to launch in the U.S. by the end of October, parent company Inditex announced in its half-year earnings report Wednesday (Sept. 11). The company first introduced...

Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security
Retail // July 08, 2024

Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese government involvement. With its close ties to China, Shein faces scrutiny from cybersecurity firms and national security experts who fear...

Shein Reportedly Raises Prices as IPO Looms
Retail // June 13, 2024

As it prepares to go public, fast fashion retailer Shein is reportedly driving up prices. The company has raised prices on a third of its core products, a strategy likely to increase revenues before its initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reported Thursday (June 13), citing an analysis...

Zara Bringing Fast Fashion Live Shopping Shows to the US
Retail // June 03, 2024

Zara is reportedly bringing its live-shopping broadcasts — already popular in China — to the U.S. The fast fashion brand is aiming for new ways to attract shoppers as sales cool following a post-pandemic boom, Reuters reported Monday (June 3). The report noted information from...

Interviews & Exclusives
Uniqlo Holds Onto Bargain Couture as H&M Tries on New Look for Shoppers

January 02, 2024
Uniqlo wants to grow by selling good-quality apparel at affordable prices. That’s the stance the Japanese retailer is taking when it comes to securing its spot in the world of consumers and fast fashion. The move comes as consumers are increasingly examining where and how they spend their money in search of the most value […]

As H&M Pivots to New Spenders, What Will Mango Do?

December 27, 2023
As H&M works to attract a new set of shoppers, while Shein and Zara pick up more market territory in the fast fashion landscape, Mango, the Spanish retailer, is fortifying...

Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 

December 04, 2023
Shein has applied to go public in the United States. If it succeeds, this could make Shein one of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent years. But that’s...

Patagonia’s Merchandise Pivot Sparks Search for Sustainable Swag Solutions

August 31, 2023
When Patagonia exited the business of creating company swag, it was almost as if it was the end of an era of the unofficial uniform for finance bros everywhere.   However, despite Patagonia’s...

Quick Reads
FCA Chief Appears to Pave Way for Shein UK IPO

December 03, 2024
Great Britain’s financial regulator has reportedly opened the door for Shein to go public there. While not mentioning the eCommerce retailer by name, Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), told the Financial Times (FT) Tuesday (Dec. 3) that decisions about public listings were based on company disclosures and not “every aspect” of their corporate behavior. Rathi added […]

Fast Fashion? Zara to Bring Pre-Owned Clothing Service to US

September 11, 2024
Fast-fashion brand Zara is bringing its secondhand clothing marketplace to the U.S. Zara Pre-Owned, which lets customers sell, donate or repair secondhand clothing, is set to launch in the U.S. by the...

Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security

July 08, 2024
Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese government involvement. With its close...

Shein Reportedly Raises Prices as IPO Looms

June 13, 2024
As it prepares to go public, fast fashion retailer Shein is reportedly driving up prices. The company has raised prices on a third of its core products, a strategy likely to increase...