Market Analysis of Fast Fashion Brands in the Context of New Retailing: The Case of Zara (China)

Abstract

The fast fashion industry is gradually recovering from the epidemics impact, while new retailing will become a new opportunity for fast fashion brands. As a leading fast fashion brand, Zara has a distinctive industrial character. This paper summarizes the current situation of Zara in the Chinese market from the data by using case study analysis, further analyse its strengths and problems, and gives solutions accordingly. It is found that Zaras hungry marketing, convenient address, and match sales have been effective, but it has also encountered many problems, for example, copyright disputes, non-durable products, environmental damage, timeliness and locality of fashion, and low marketing investment. For these issues, the article suggests piloting pop-ups, co-branding or purchasing copyrights, strengthening regulation and environmental protection, localizing products through delegation and co-creation, and providing a personalized shopping experience. If these approaches prove viable, they could be a significant reference for fast fashion brands in China.