Retail

Physical retail shifts its metrics: quality over quantity

The latest data published by the Spanish company TC Group Solutions in its 2026 Retail Intelligence Report points to an ongoing transformation in how European physical retail performance is measured. This scenario requires a review of one of the most historically used indicators by operators and brands: pedestrian traffic. It paves the way for...

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Fashion

Gen Z is driving secondhand growth, but poor returns are costing brands loyalty

Gen Z is the driving force behind secondhand commerce in the United States, but a growing number of younger shoppers are ready to walk away from a brand entirely after a poor return or refund experience — putting post-purchase trust at the centre of resale's next phase of growth. In fact, 60 percent of Gen Z have stopped buying from a brand...

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Everlane founder plans new fashion venture following Shein acquisition

Everlane founder Michael Preysman is preparing to launch a new fashion brand following the controversial sale of Everlane to Shein, according to Forbes. The move comes after Shein acquired the US fashion retailer earlier this month in a deal that sparked backlash from customers and sustainability advocates, given Everlane’s long-standing...

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Retail

Less luxury, more clicks: savvy Chinese consumers are shopping smarter

Beijing - Jacqueline Li was astonished to learn of the closure of Galeries Lafayette in Beijing. She believes it signals a change in Chinese shopping habits. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, luxury no longer holds the same appeal as it once did. The closure of the iconic French department store this Wednesday occurs against a backdrop of economic...

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