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Sports shoe innovation takes gradual steps towards sustainability

Although sportswear sales continue to boom and, as yet, the number of consumers who stop to consider the environmental implications of their sports shoe purchase is still relatively small, sustainability is an issue the industry would be foolish to overlook given the long-term ramifications. The global footwear and sports shoe industry is...

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How the Selfie Effect is Disrupting the Industry

London - To say that the rise of the selfie has had a major impact on how we perceive ourselves and others around us would be nothing short of an understatement. However, up until recently, the impact this self-photographing trend has made upon the fashion industry remained an unexplored grey area. But as online fashion sales continue to boom...

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Clash of the Fashion Titans: Gap Inc vs Fast Retailing

This is the third part of 'Clash of the Fashion Titans', an ongoing series from FashionUnited that compares key fashion retailers from around the world. Fast Retailing, Japan's biggest clothing retailer has announced on Monday plans to list in Hong Kong to continue expanding its brandin the area and allow its stock to be more available to a...