Why the Retail Renaissance Can’t Last Forever

Kourtney Kardashian Barker X Boohoo, China's Handbag Boom

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 Fashion brands are opening stores at their fastest pace in years, but rising rents and the economy may cut short the retail revival. Kourtney Kardashian launched the first of two capsule collections in her controversial role as Boohoo's "sustainability ambassador." Sales of luxury handbags in China are set to double in just six years despite economic headwinds. Plus, discover careers advice and actionable insights from fashion professionals and academics on how to network as a fashion professional today.

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RETAIL Why the Retail Renaissance Can't Last Forever By Cathaleen Chen

Rents plummeted during the pandemic, allowing brands to open thousands of new stores this year. But on the hottest streets, the deals are over and bidding wars have begun. READ MORE

CHINA The Outlook for China's $15 Billion Handbag Market By Tamison O'Connor

Despite economic headwinds, China is set to overtake the US as the world's largest market for luxury handbags with domestic sales doubling in just six years. But to capture that growth potential, brands must refine their approach. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY The Paradox of Kourtney Kardashian Selling Sustainability By Rachel Deeley

Boohoo's latest marketing move — tapping a mega-influencer as 'sustainability ambassador' — embodies the conflicts inherent in sustainability marketing. READ MORE

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