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How Gen Z’s Pursuit of Sustainability is Reshaping Fashion Retail

The future of sustainable fashion looks promising, but lasting change will require broader adoption beyond Gen Z. As retailers push for more eco-friendly practices, industry-wide commitment is key to building a truly sustainable fashion system.

March 14, 2025

📢 Hey, Retailist Roundup readers! Retailers are raising wages to attract top talent, while sustainable fashion needs broader adoption beyond Gen Z to thrive.

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How Gen Z’s Pursuit of Sustainability is Reshaping Fashion Retail

The future of sustainable fashion is bright, but further initiatives and widespread adoption beyond Gen Z will be necessary to create a truly sustainable system in fashion retail.

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Dollar General forecasts muted 2025, says American shoppers are struggling. Dollar General warned of weak annual sales and profit as inflation and economic uncertainty strain consumer spending. Retailers remain cautious amid fears of an economic slowdown and federal spending cuts under President Trump’s trade policies. [Reuters]

Deliveroo pushes back margin goal as consumers struggle. Deliveroo delayed its margin growth forecast due to a sluggish consumer confidence rebound, causing shares to drop and erase a year's gains. This came despite the company posting its first statutory profit and positive cash flow. [Reuters]

Donatella Versace steps down as head of Versace. Donatella Versace is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace after nearly 30 years. She took over the luxury fashion house following the tragic 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni Versace. [CNBC]

USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to cut 10,000 jobs and billions from the USPS budget with help from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The move, outlined in a letter to Congress, aims to tackle financial struggles at the $78 billion agency with support from the General Services Administration. [AP News]

Kohl’s shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead. Kohl’s beat earnings and revenue expectations for Q4, but its stock plummeted over 24% after issuing bleak guidance for 2025. The retailer expects revenue to drop 5% to 7%, far worse than Wall Street’s predicted 1.6% decline. Comparable sales are also forecasted to fall more sharply than analysts expected. [CNBC]

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