Quince’s $50 Cashmere, Supply Chain Savvy Beat E-Commerce Curse
April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026
Quince’s $50 Cashmere, Supply Chain Savvy Beat E-Commerce Curse
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<p>The consumer price index has risen quickly since early 2020, with some categories seeing steeper price increases, making it hard for consumers to avoid feeling swindled. Quince, an online retailer, has found success by selling low-cost "luxury" goods, cutting out middlemen, and using data analysis and close relationships with manufacturers to keep prices low.<br /><br />Amanda Mull, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter writes how Quince's approach to logistics, shipping merchandise directly from manufacturers to customers, has enabled the company to undercut competitors' prices and achieve efficiency unheard of among large apparel retailers.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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