Zara news and trends

Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion
Retail // June 04, 2024

As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Zara, for instance, is reportedly expanding its live shopping to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe after seeing a sales increase from its streams in China. In April,...

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...

Macy’s and Zara’s Moves Show Value of Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers 
Retail // March 05, 2024

Two reports from opposite sides of the globe confirmed that in-store and online shopping are intertwined at their best, and retailers need to offer seamless shopping experiences to deliver the most value to modern consumers. First came the news that U.S. retail giant Macy’s will shutter 150...

Shein Shines in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps
Retail // February 13, 2024

Finding a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day can be hard, especially with so many shopping apps to pick from. PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps is back to help guide you when the number of apps available feels overwhelming.  The Top 5 Staying on at...

Interviews & Exclusives
Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion

June 04, 2024
As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Zara, for instance, is reportedly expanding its live shopping to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe after seeing a sales increase from its streams in China. In April, Amazon launched an Amazon Live streaming channel on its Prime […]

Macy’s and Zara’s Moves Show Value of Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers 

March 05, 2024
Two reports from opposite sides of the globe confirmed that in-store and online shopping are intertwined at their best, and retailers need to offer seamless shopping experiences to deliver the...

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...

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...

Quick Reads
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 revenues before its initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reported Thursday (June 13), citing an analysis of the company’s pricing strategy. The average price increases for […]

Zara Bringing Fast Fashion Live Shopping Shows to the US

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...

H&M Steers Upmarket to Pull Away From Shein

December 15, 2023
Fashion retailer H&M is reportedly making strategic moves to attract more aspirational shoppers and differentiate itself from fast-fashion giant Shein. With Shein’s rapid growth and disruptive presence in the market,...

Report: Zara Delays Rollout of Security Tech After Shoplifters Unthwarted

September 12, 2023
Fashion retailer Zara is reportedly facing challenges with its new anti-shoplifting system. The system, which relies on RFID technology to replace hard security tags on apparel items, was expected to...