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Apparel
To avoid raising prices, clothing brands cut back on quality
Dec 2, 2024
Shrinkflation is affecting clothing brands. Companies are attempting to balance quality with price for consumers.
When the viral moment fades, will the sparkle stay?
by
Sean McHenry
Aug 6, 2024
"Virality is fleeting," says Kelsey Campion. "We could go viral tomorrow. We could go viral in a year, we could never go viral again."
Apparel sales might catch a chill as winter nears
Sep 28, 2023
Nike reported disappointing earnings, weakening the outlook for clothing sales — which have a lot to do with the year-end shopping season.
How one company is tackling the tricky — and expensive — task of recycling clothing
May 1, 2023
Diverting textiles from landfills is more difficult and more expensive than doing so for paper and glass. A group of formerly incarcerated workers is paving the way.
How 'Ivy' clothes became a century-spanning fashion mainstay
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Dec 19, 2022
"Ivy was a huge clothing phenomenon in the mid-20th century," said Avery Trufelman, host of the podcast "Articles of Interest."
"And over time, it evolved into what was in the '70s and '80s called 'preppy style,' and what I argue now almost has no name at all."
Paying more for plus-size clothes? Experts poke holes in the policy
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 2, 2022
Retailers are emerging from a tough period. Embracing inclusive sizes at the same price is one way to reach more women.
The business of Shein, the fast-fashion brand that's dominating Gen Z's closets
May 6, 2022
The apparel maker was recently valued at $100 billion, more than competitors Zara and H&M combined.
For public good, not for profit.
What California's new law means for garment workers and businesses
Nov 11, 2021
The law will guarantee an hourly wage for workers, but higher labor costs will put pressure on many small factories.
What can clothing retailers do with all that excess inventory?
Aug 24, 2020
With clothing sales way down, there are not a lot of good options.