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Fashion Retail Academy celebrates 20th anniversary with ambassador appointments

The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has announced the appointment of five new ambassadors as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The appointments aim to strengthen the academy’s industry links and highlight its role in preparing students for careers in fashion and retail. The new ambassadors include Ian McGarrigle, founder and chairman of the World...

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Young adults ‘thriftiest’ generation

Britain’s youngest adult demographic, aged 18-24, has been crowned the thriftiest age group when it comes to getting rid of unwanted clothing, shoes and accessories, according to research by the Fashion Retail Academy. A new study has revealed that those aged 18-24 are the most active at selling their unwanted garments with 22.8 percent selling...

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UK shoppers shun cheaper clothes for longer-lasting items

UK consumers are shifting their attention away from fast fashion, and towards longer-lasting items, according to a new report by the Fashion Retail Academy. The report revealed that consumers are now 13 percent more likely to choose more expensive, longer-lasting clothes over cheaper items with a shorter lifespan, with 34 percent opting for...