Why 2023 Will Set a New Baseline for Retail

The extraordinary times are over.

After three tumultuous years of surprising highs and devastating lows, all signs point to 2023 being a more-or-less regular year for the fashion industry.

What exactly does normal look like? For one, supply chain disruptions have largely been resolved, meaning most goods will arrive on schedule. The cost of shipping clothes from factories in Asia is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, and energy prices are…