Sarah Perez

Fashion rentals marketplace Rent the Runway was hit hard by the pandemic, as its subscribers were largely renting outfits to wear to in-person events. The company survived, however, by slashing costs, renegotiating supplier contracts, and entering the clothing resale market. Today, the company is expanding that side of its business once again by bringing some […]

Fashion rentals marketplace Rent the Runway was hit hard by the pandemic, as its subscribers were largely renting outfits to wear to in-person events. Today, the company is expanding that side of its business once again by bringing some of its preworn items and other exclusives to Amazon in a new partnership with Amazon Fashion. On Thursday, Amazon announced the launch of a Rent the Runway Amazon Fashion storefront, which will feature a selection of preworn fashion merchandise from over 35 bra…

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