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Tuesday 15 augusT 2023

Breaking down the cost over time

might help you decide

For back to school, for ex-
ample, can my child wear
it in a number of different
ways?”
Some shoppers are also
looking to be more eco-
friendly by buying clothes
that don’t end up in a
landfill after being worn a
few times.
Still, the cost-per-wear cal-
culation may only make
sense for those consumers
Jake Welch looks at a spreadsheet on his computer who can afford to prioritize
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Salt Lake City. quality and versatility over
Associated Press price. q

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO company meeting.
AP Retail Writer Retailers are taking note
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Welch, getting dressed is their marketing strategy
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