bedding or mattresses are thrown away and end up incinerated or in landfill. the investment comes as the european union is developing legislation that would charge retailers a fee for every textile or clothing item sold in the bloc, to raise money for sorting and recycling ever-...
Analyst Tamara Sender said: 'As women in the UK are getting larger, with the average bra size having increased to a 34D, retailers are responding to growing demand for underwear in larger sizes.' Obesity experts described the report's findings as … Read...
Many (un)happy returns ; Online clothing retailers seek a solution to their biggest headache: Poor fit.
It is your responsibility to ensure that clothing or shoes you order online is of the right size and material. Of course, you can return it and seek refund or replacement. But this involves a lot of hassle. Plus, online retailers may refuse to accept returns if a garment is stained or ...
Apparel retailers use AI to help customers find the right fits for their clothing. One uses AI to run touchscreen mirrors, which let customers browse through clothing items and see how they fit on their bodies right there in the dressing room—without the hassle of having to strip down and...
In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against two U.S. retailers, Kohl's and Walmart, for false claims. The companies advertised certain products, such as clothing and bedding, as being made from eco-friendly bamboo fibers. Yet, the items were made of rayon -- ...
Iconic Swedish retailers Ikea and H&M have teamed up for the unique retail venture Atelier 100. Located in Livat, Ikea’s first UK shopping centre in West London, this joint venture is a meeting place, ideation zone and workplace for designers and creatives, working across beauty, fashion, je...
Clothing, shoes, and accessories Health and beauty products Personal and home electronics Do one of these categories describe the products you sell? If so, you may want to consider a rapid ramp up for the holiday shopping season, a time where retailers generate 20 to 40 percent of their annu...