Apparel and accessories
November 26, 2019
Rent the Runway's CEO explained the company's vision for a "living closet." Image credit: Rent the Runway
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Consumers are becoming less interested in acquisition and more interested in access, as trends ranging from urbanization to a Marie Kondo mentality make shoppers more mindful about their consumption, according to the CEO of Rent the Runway.
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