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🌟Did you know the fashion industry produces a staggering 100 billion garments annually, despite a global population of just 8 billion? Amidst this overwhelming tide, there's a beacon of hope - the resale and e-commerce sector is growing at triple the rate of the overall fashion industry. This is where change begins, and you're invited to be part of it. Excitement is building for our much-anticipated webinar on re-commerce, and it's time to shine a spotlight on the stellar panel set to elevate our discussion on sustainable fashion and circular economy. 🌿 When & Where: Date - June 5th at 1 pm (BST) Location - Online Cost - Free Introducing Our Panellists: • Joe Metcalfe, Founder, Thrift+ → The pre-loved marketplace on a mission to end fashion waste • Maria Sofia Gazzotti, Chief Commercial Officer, Reflaunt → Technology company that brings Resale-as-a-Service to fashion brands and multi-brand retailers. • More panellists to be confirmed… 💬 Dive into crucial conversations and prepare to explore the future of fashion through discussions on: • The role of technology in scaling re-commerce • Strategies for embedding circularity into fashion brands • Overcoming challenges in the transition to a circular fashion industry Register now at https://lnkd.in/egabzuJj to ensure you're part of the action. Get ready to engage, learn, and be inspired. #ReCommerceExperts #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #MeetThePanel #Webinar

Dive into the future of fashion with our upcoming webinar🌟 In our first ever round table discussion, "Exploring The Emergence Of Recommerce In Fashion”, we will be having a critical conversation on reshaping the fashion industry through innovative re-commerce strategies! We’re thrilled to have re-commerce entrepreneurs Joe Metcalfe from Thrift+ and Maria Sofia Gazzotti from Reflaunt among others, who will share their insights on leveraging technology to revolutionise circularity in fashion, spanning: • The role of technology in enabling re-commerce • Changing consumer behaviours towards sustainable fashion • Challenges and opportunities for brands transitioning to circular models You can expect a dynamic roundtable discussion led by HappyPorch Founder, Barry O'Kane. Engage directly with our experts through live Q&A sessions and contribute to breakout discussions that promise to deepen your understanding and involvement in the circular economy. 📅 Save the date: • Date: June 5th • Time: 1 PM BST • Location: Online • Cost: Free Don't miss out on the chance to gain invaluable insights and network with industry leaders. Reserve your spot now and be part of the discussion. Book here: https://lnkd.in/egabzuJj #Recommerce #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #FashionTech #Webinar

🌍 Calling All Fashion Innovators and Circular Economy Advocates! 🌍 Are you a professional in the fashion industry, a champion of circularity, or a tech innovator at the forefront of sustainable practices? If yes, our upcoming webinar on re-commerce in fashion is designed just for you! When & Where: Date - June 5th at 1 pm (BST) Location - Online Cost - Free 👗 For Fashion Industry Professionals: Dive deep into how re-commerce is revolutionising the fashion sector by reducing waste and enhancing circularity. Gain practical strategies for integrating re-commerce into your business model to future proof your business in a rapidly evolving market. 🌱 For Circularity Advocates: Learn about the significant environmental impacts of re-commerce. Discover how adopting advanced technological solutions can promote sustainable consumer behaviours and prolong the life cycle of fashion products. 💻 For Tech Innovators: Explore cutting-edge technologies that are propelling the re-commerce movement. This is your chance to grasp emerging trends and identify opportunities for tech-driven solutions in the circular economy. 📈 For Business Leaders: Engage in critical discussions about the business models driving re-commerce, understanding both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Strategically position your business to leverage re-commerce for growth and circularity. We’ve planned an interactive format where you can join our live Q&A session and chat directly with industry experts such as Joe Metcalfe from Thrift+ , Maria Sofia Gazzotti from Reflaunt and Charlotte Morley from thelittleloop. Plus, plenty of time to network with peers, experts, and potential collaborators in our breakout room. Reserve your spot now and join us as we explore the transformative world of re-commerce in fashion. ➡ https://lnkd.in/e8e3zUS2 #Recommerce #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #TechInnovation

A Seamlessly Sustainable Fashion Future. Green Story and Sangrove Launch Integrated Solution to Decarbonize the Fashion Industry. New York City, USA - Green Story and Sangrove | Impact Shopping™ are partnering to launch an integrated version of their Product Footprint and Impact Shopping solutions to decarbonize the fashion industry by reducing overproduction and recording sustainable achievements. Sangrove is a technology platform company bringing production efficiencies and collaborative consumer engagements to digital commerce experiences and will be intelligently supported by Green Story’s best-in-class sustainability analytics. This collaboration marks the fusion of Sangrove's Impact Shopping technology with Green Story's Product Footprint solution, creating a powerful toolset for fashion brands to market, measure and reduce their environmental footprints. "We are thrilled to join forces with Green Story to offer fashion brands a comprehensive solution that addresses both decarbonization and social commerce engagement needs. This partnership will allow us to support brands in achieving ESG and Business Goals while responding to increased EU and North American regulations." said Tatiana Alexa, CEO of Sangrove. This partnership provides #fashion #brands with a solid foundation to address their #sustainability goals while achieving superior margins and brand relevance. By leveraging Green Story's expertise, brands not only gain access to accurate #data to analyze their supply chain, calculate product impact, and communicate their environmental efforts effectively, but also validate achievement of carbon footprint reduction goals. "Our collaboration with Sangrove empowers fashion brands to make practical steps acting on informed decisions that align with their sustainability objectives," stated Akhil Sivanandan, CEO of Green Story. "With our combined solutions, brands can engage consumers in sustainability efforts that enhance  #shopping experiences while effectively reducing waste." About Green Story: Green Story is a leading provider of sustainability analytics, committed to empowering the fashion industry to make environmentally conscious choices, servicing hundreds of leading fashion brands including PANGAIA, ThredUp, Rent The Runway, Zalando. As a Certified IBM partner and provider of global standard of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Green Story enables fashion brands to achieve sustainable business practices through data-driven solutions. About Sangrove: Sangrove is a New York City based provider of the IMPACT SHOPPING technology platform dedicated to eliminating waste and overproduction within the consumer goods and retail industries while improving business performance. With a focus on reducing overproduction and minimizing waste from unsold goods Sangrove's technology seamlessly matches product demand and supply and offers brands and retailers the opportunity to align their operational goals with responsible business practices.

In the realm of consumer goods, a paradigm shift is unfolding. The second-hand market is not just growing; it's thriving with purpose and potential. 📈 Our latest piece, by the always insightful Gosia Radkiewicz and Anna Rejkowicz, explores the ascendancy of pre-owned fashion and technology in Europe, underscored by a commitment to sustainability and budgetary balance. ⚖️ Discover how leading brands are embracing this change, positioning themselves at the forefront of a retail revolution.     Join the conversation on sustainable consumerism. Let us know what you think. ⬇ #noaignite #ecommerce #trends Access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/db54ueHU

Interested in #sustainability in #fashion and second-hand trends? see the article by Gosia Radkiewicz & Anna Rejkowicz

Stay in the loop: read our latest article about Digital IDs and learn how they boost transparency, sustainability, and brand value. https://lnkd.in/gA3rm6N2 #digitalid #sustainablefashion #innovation #fashiontech #circularity

There’s a storm brewing in fashion retail, and it's called oversupply. Up to 40% of fashion products go unsold each year, contributing to 60 billion garments wasted. Our latest blog delves deep into this issue and explores solutions with insights from industry experts. Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02lD7N80 Featuring insights from: 🌟 Dave Rolleston, Founder & CEO, The Charity Hub 🌎 Lucy M., Head of Client Services at By Association Only - Shopify Plus Agency 🍃 Daniel Parekh-Hill, CEO at Flare 🛍 👋 Tom Locke, Founder, Noughts & Ones - Shopify Agency Discover how technology can minimize overproduction and reduce environmental impact, and learn how e-commerce agencies can promote sustainable practices. Plus, find out how fashion brands are striking a balance between consumer expectations and sustainability. Join the conversation and take action towards a more sustainable fashion industry! 👚

“We’re all in an industry which has spiraled out of control. Overproduction is up to 40% in fashion. It means that almost half the pieces we produce don’t end up in the hands of consumers.” That was the opening line of Konrad Olsson founder of Scandinavian MIND, yesterday at Retail Talks, Sustainability and Profit at Epicenter Store. But there is hope. If we work with technology we can achieve sustainability and full circularity. Sharing the main insights I wrote down from the different speakers: 👩💻 E-commerce was supposed to be a more sustainable way of selling but ultimately it is not, it increases over production and shipping and returns have a huge impact on the environment. The issue is that most brands who want to become sustainable are not tech-educated and you need technology to achieve sustainability. “What brands really need now is not only a Sustainability Officer but a good CTO”. So on point again Konrad. 💰 The only way to get a project about sustainability implemented is to show how it drives financial value to the CFO said Natasha Franck, CEO at EON. With their “digital twins” (or what most commonly called a Digital Product Passport) EON help brands control their resale channels. Ultimately it increases the product lifetime value by selling it multiple times. 🌿 Digital product passports are an opportunity for the consumer to take full ownership and responsibility of the product, to truly care about the product. Malva Carlsson at Houdini Sportswear looks at nature as a blueprint. “Nothing becomes waste” and so should it be for fashion as an industry. 🏃♀️ We are front-runners here in Sweden when it comes to sustainable practices in fashion and we should keep inspiring other markets. I was glad to hear Helena Waker share that when she was in Paris last week at a big fashion fair a lot of french brands were inspired and looking up to Swedish fashion. It’s happening here and we can be proud of that. 🛍 The most important reason why Shein is so successful is because they are extremely close to the trends. Customers want to come back to the website because there is always something new. Only resale can compete with that. By being very strong on data, knowing what customers are looking for, what’s trending you can restock unique items of the same category and drive traffic. That’s one of the reason behind the success of ARKIVET Second Hand as Martin Hallander was sharing on stage. Thank you Coco Jacoel for setting up such a great line up of speakers and content. My take is that indeed, it has all spiraled out of control but there is hope. Technology will help us get but tech awareness and adoption need to increase dramatically in coming years in the fashion industry. 👉 If you’re a fashion brand and you want to start implementing a more sustainable way to handle online returns with technology, I’ll be happy to chat.