E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS

This paper explores the transformative role of e-commerce in the emerging Moldovan fashion market, focusing on the digital expansion of local designers. It examines the industry's shift from traditional manufacturing to innovative online sales channels, highlighting the challenges and opportuni...

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Main Author: NISTOR, Doina
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Language:English
Published: Technical University of Moldova 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Social Sciences
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E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
Journal of Social Sciences
fashion sector
ecommerce
support programs
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title E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
title_full E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
title_fullStr E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
title_full_unstemmed E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
title_short E-COMMERCE INNOVATION IN EMERGING FASHION MARKETS: A CASE STUDYOF MOLDOVAN DESIGNERS' DIGITAL EXPANSION AND ROLE OF SUPPORTPROGRAMS
title_sort e commerce innovation in emerging fashion markets a case studyof moldovan designers digital expansion and role of supportprograms
topic fashion sector
ecommerce
support programs
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url https://press.utm.md/index.php/jss/article/view/2024-7-1-05/05-pdf
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