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3 Big Reasons That Fashion Retailers Fail

Starting a new business is always a big risk, regardless of the industry that you are in. But fashion retailers, in particular, have a difficult time staying afloat past the first year or so and a large percentage of them end up closing early on. The fashion industry is very competitive and there are a lot of specific challenges that business leaders need to face. It’s also a very fast-moving industry and if businesses are going to stay relevant, they need to be adaptable. If you are considering starting your own business in the fashion sector, it’s important that you understand what the challenges are and, most importantly, the things that are most likely to kill the business entirely. These are some of the most common reasons that fashion businesses fail.

Poor Quality 

Poor quality products are one of the simplest reasons for failure in the fashion industry. There are some companies out there that have built a good business on the back of cheap clothing, which isn’t necessarily brilliant quality. These companies are the first port of call for people that are looking for a simple product at a reasonable price. They can get away with lower quality products because they’re cheap and that’s what the company has a reputation for. However, positioning themselves in this sector of the market is no easy feat and it’s not something that everybody can do. If you start a business selling low-quality products but the prices don’t match, you’re not going to survive very long. It’s best to focus on quality and sell for a higher price.

Problems With Counterfeiting 

Fake goods are a huge problem for fashion businesses and if you’re not careful, they could force you to close entirely. A lot of consumers can’t tell the difference between counterfeit handbags and the real thing, for example, and that poses a big problem for brands. So-called ‘super fakes’ are almost unrecognizable from the real thing and some consumers are perfectly happy to buy a fake if it saves them money. If you can’t manage the counterfeit items that are out there, you may start losing sales to them. You may have to take legal action against companies that are manufacturing and distributing counterfeits but it’s a worthwhile investment if you want to protect your business.

Lack Of Sustainability 

Sustainability is a big issue for all businesses but it’s particularly important in the fashion industry right now. A lot of fashion companies have come under fire in the last few years because of the manufacturing methods that they use or the materials that their clothes are made from. Some of the bigger fashion brands have already started to make changes to their business to make themselves more sustainable and you need to do the same, even if you’re a small fashion company. People have high expectations of business these days and if you aren’t making an effort to conduct yourself in an environmentally responsible way, you will alienate a lot of potential customers.

These are the main reasons that fashion brands fail so if you can avoid making the same mistakes, you can increase your chances of success.

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