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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Is this the end of the ethical millennial brand?

From Everlane to Allbirds, several once-buzzy DTC brands built on sustainability and transparency are struggling to balance ethics, affordability, and growth in today’s economy.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Shoppers want sustainable retail, and they’re watching closely

New data from SE Advisory Services shows consumers increasingly expect brands to clean up their supply chains.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Mapping the ‘seams’ of retail’s global supply chain

Researcher Benjamin Y. Fong is mapping out the murky world of logistics, one major retailer at a time.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

More than half of Gen Z usually chooses resale items over new ones

Most of Gen Z also use more than three resale performs, per OfferUp.


Mila Sullivan SS 26
Consumer Behavior & Trends

Inside designer Mila Sullivan’s musical NYFW show

Mila Sullivan, whose work is marked by the use of vintage and upcycled fabrics, returned for her third season on the fashion week circuit.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Hot Topic: Would you support a national ban on plastic shopping bags?

Plus, readers weigh in on whether holiday promotions start to early.


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Consumer Behavior & Trends

Copenhagen Fashion Week bans exotic skins and feathers from its runways

The Danish capital known for its strict sustainability rules introduced a new set of standards for brands, starting next year.

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