Returns killing online fashion retailers

It is hardly news that returns are becoming a big issue for the UK’s clothing retailers. But the growing level of online sales is leading to returns reaching such proportions that they are causing some serious problems. Whose clothes mountain? We are not just talking about the weaker end of the industry or the less…

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Asos revisits store openings

Fashion retailer Asos is working with consultants Javelin Group to asses the potential of opening stores on the high street. Let’s change that to: ‘Multi-channel Fashion Store’ The online-only business has for years been considering opening up stores to compliment its online business. There were also rumours that it would enter a partnership with a…

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Asos close to launching Click & Collect in Boots’ stores

Customers of online fashion retailer Asos will soon be able to collect their orders from Boots stores. The pure play merchant has recognised the massive demand from consumers to buy online and then collect in-store. Soon to be a pick-up point for Asos  Boots represents a non-competing retailer with an attractive national store coverage that would be powerful to Asos. The company had…

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