News Inditex and MIT partner on sustainable technologies MASSACHUSETTS – The world’s largest clothing retailer, Inditex, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to promote Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord update shows major handover challenges DHAKA – Just 100 out of 1688 ready-made garment factories covered by the Bangladesh Accord have so far been handed Read More »
News H&M to phase out use of conventional cashmere STOCKHOLM – Swedish retailer H&M is to phase out the use of conventional cashmere in its collections due to environmental Read More »
News Fashion for Good adds ten new innovations AMSTERDAM – Ten new innovators have been selected to join the Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator. The entrepreneurs compose Read More »
News Bangladesh supplier: time for all brands to be transparent LONDON – If we can use product labelling to show consumers exactly where our food comes from, why can’t we Read More »
News Supply chain shortages to hit Adidas growth HERZOGENAURACH – Supply chain shortages will hamper growth at German sports giant Adidas during 2019. The company said demand has Read More »
News Inditex posts weakest profits in five years LA CORUNA – The world’s largest clothing retailer, Spanish-based Inditex, missed full-year earnings expectations this week as it posted its Read More »
News EU backs ‘traceability tool’ for apparel brands BRUSSELS – Bold new EU-backed plans have been announced to develop a stringent traceability tool for fashion brands and retailers. Read More »
News Pilot shows female bosses in garment factories boost efficiency GENEVA – The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) are rolling out an innovative training scheme to Read More »
San Francisco bans sale of fur 21st March 2018 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO — There is further evidence this week that the tide is turning against the global fur industry with news that San Francisco officials Read More »
Apparel bodies urge labour reform in Cambodia 21st March 2018 No Comments PHNOM PENH – A group of industry bodies representing some of the largest apparel brands in the world, including Gap, H&M and ASOS, have sent Read More »