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Fast fashion has a new trend
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The Spanish company that owns clothing powerhouse Zara released earnings Wednesday morning. Profits are up 9 percent, which met expectations. Zara is taking on a new trend, and it doesn’t come from the latest runway show. Its shoppers are looking for great clothes that have an environmental edge.
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