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EA SPORTS experience in.SWOOSH will be available in the coming months.

WGSN identified five pillars that Gen Zs prioritise.

The Roadmap outlined nine key priorities under three pillars–People, Planet, and Process. 

Logo changes are perceived as “shallow” publicity stunt.

GlobalData linked this to the pandemic-driven shift in shopping habits. 

The company ended its partnership with YEEZY after the hate speech of rapper Ye.

The Accord establishes a workplace safety programme in the textile and garment industry. 

Retail sales were up by 22% during the quarter. 

This is due to a reduction of stock-in-trade in mainland China. 

When COVID-19 disrupted our lives a few years ago, consumers swapped their skinny jeans and trouser suits for comfy leggings and joggers and haven’t looked back since. Athleisure has taken the world by storm, and consumers in Southeast Asia love it.

The SHEIN Marketplace will host domestic and international third-party sellers. 

There are now 8,000 products offered under the scheme.

The country accounted for 41% of all stores that opened last year.

More than 71% of retailers in Asia Pacific plan to expand or add new stores in 2023, according to CBRE retail survey. 

China-based MINISO has over 5,400 stores, of which more than 2,000 are in global markets, and it’s still growing.

Retailers need to use their stores for brand storytelling and multifunctional purposes to engage customers.