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How to Sell Clothes During a Supply Chain Crisis

As fashion continues to deal with late deliveries and inventory issues, brands must consider how to make products relevant once they arrive — without going straight to discounting.
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Delayed inventory can be framed as “much anticipated,” or “back by popular demand,” if it’s a restock. (Getty Images)

Fashion’s supply chain problems are creating some unique challenges for the industry’s marketing departments: How do you convince shoppers they need last season’s clothes when they finally trickle into stores?

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