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Five Things Friday UK: Retail Relevance, Gen Z Trends & The Rise of Resale


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In this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex and Simone break down the retail trends you can’t afford to ignore. From iconic brands fighting for survival to the innovative players winning Gen Z loyalty, we explore how cultural relevance is now the biggest currency in retail.

Topics include:

  • River Island & Claire’s — lessons from legacy brand struggles

  • Mango’s teen range expansion and the underserved youth market

  • UK’s booming £4.8B online second-hand homeware sector

  • Loop earplugs — turning hearing protection into a fashion flex

  • TALA’s scuba-tech leisurewear and the rise of functional style

    If you’re in retail, brand marketing, or consumer strategy, this episode is your cultural trend compass.

     

    🔗 References:

    TALA: wearetala.com/en-eu
    Loop Earplugs: loopearplugs.com
    UK Second-hand Market Report: news.commonshare.com/blog/uk-second-hand-market-surges-4-8-billion-in-online-sales-expected-this-year
    Mango Teen Range Story: apparelresources.com/business-news/retail/mango-expands-teen-range-uk-eyes-untapped-demand
    River Island: riverisland.com

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