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Sep 2022
22m 46s

Why Sustainability is a Fashion Staple

GOLDMAN SACHS
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One of the fastest-growing sectors in the fashion and apparel industry has been the resale market, fueled by price and environmental concerns. So what are the opportunities and challenges for retailers and investors? And how will the macro challenges facing today’s consumers affect the sector? In the latest episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, James Reinha ... Show More
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