Amazon heads for fashion dominance as clothes buyers go for the convenience of online clothes shopping
Amazon heads for fashion dominance as clothes buyers go for the convenience of online clothes shopping
A new forecast from the investment banking firm Cowen and Company says Amazon will likely become the nation’s biggest clothing seller next year.
The online retailer is beating out big department-store chains like Macy’s. Consumers are increasingly opting for the convenience of online clothes shopping. The shift has grave implications for traditional apparel retailers.
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