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Will Fast Fashion Work at JC Penney?

JC Penney has had mixed results over the last several years; and as a result, it has changed CEOs, strategies, and merchandise plans. Now, JC Penney is moving into the fast-fashion arena, which has been led by retailers such as … Continue reading

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Can “Cheap Chic” Retail Get Even Cheaper?

A large customer segment wants to look good with their apparel, but — at the same time — pay less than before. The competition for for this segment is already intense and will probably become even more so with the … Continue reading

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Declining Consumer Interest in Fast Fashion?

Are consumers growing tired of “fast fashion,” quickly reproduced items sold at lower prices than the originals? Roya Wolverson, reporting for Time, notes that: “Last year, discount meccas like Dollar General and Dollar Tree scrambled to expand into hundreds of … Continue reading

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