When it comes to circularity, the fashion industry can learn from tech pioneers

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Fashion retailers committed to circularity need to offer customers an easy way to trade in products for refurbishment, writes Alchemy's James Murdock

We're seeing an increase in the use of the word 'circular' recently. The most recent company to join in is John Lewis, which last month unveiled a new 'circular' clothing and bedding collection designed...

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