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Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands

Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands

Clothing retailers in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for summer apparel due to longer heatwaves. The misalignment between seasonal stock and current weather patterns is forcing a permanent shift in how clothing collections are managed in retail stores.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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