SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss has announced a new water strategy with a goal of reducing cumulative water use for…Read the full story… Levi’s targets water-stressed regions in radical new water strategy
Abercrombie & Fitch targets water use in denim production
NEW ALBANY – US apparel brand Abercrombie & Fitch has pledged to cut water use in the production of its…Read the full story… Abercrombie & Fitch targets water use in denim production
Fashion Revolution calls for sustainable focus at fashion weeks
LONDON – Fashion Revolution has called for a radical change of emphasis for London Fashion Week and its global counterparts,…Read the full story… Fashion Revolution calls for sustainable focus at fashion weeks
US company heads drop shareholder first principle
WASHINGTON – The bosses of 181 of the US’s biggest companies, among them Hanes brands, Macys, Target Corp, and Walmart,…Read the full story… US company heads drop shareholder first principle
H&M, Esprit back factory worker initiative in China
SHANGHAI – H&M, Esprit and KappAhl are taking part in a new initiative in China aimed at boosting labour conditions,…Read the full story… H&M, Esprit back factory worker initiative in China
Banana Republic launches rental service
SAN FRANCISCO – US apparel retailer Banana Republic has launched a new clothing rental service. For a monthly subscription fee…Read the full story… Banana Republic launches rental service
US brands back pioneering worker rights programme
WASHINGTON – Levi’s, The Children’s Place and Konyoor – owner of Wranger and Lee – have signed up to a…Read the full story… US brands back pioneering worker rights programme
Fresh backing for recycled fibre business
HELSINKI – Finnish tech business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC), which produces a cotton-like fibre from recycled fibres and cellulose, has…Read the full story… Fresh backing for recycled fibre business
Apparel store closures leap in US amid recession fears
NEW YORK – New figures from the US show a startling rise in store closures so far in 2019 –…Read the full story… Apparel store closures leap in US amid recession fears