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Billy Reid snaps up DTC arm of Knot Standard

Billy Reid has announced the acquisition of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) arm of Knot Standard through a strategic merger that will allow the American retailer to incorporate a made-to-measure offering into its own business. Through the transaction, Billy Reid said it would be bringing the customisation service to a total of 20 store locations,...

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Is Amazon about to disrupt the customised clothing market?

As far as global disruptors go, Amazon is at the top of the list. It has shaken up entire industries with its functional yet aesthetically bland e-commerce platform, disrupting – if not bulldozing - brick-and-mortar retail, groceries, even insurance and fashion. While the online behemoth firmly has its eyes on fashion’s luxury sector, it also...