News Court rejects ‘carbon neutrality’ claims of Adidas BERLIN – A German court has ruled against German sportswear giant Adidas AG for misleading advertising related to its climate Read More »
Amazon Haul extends invitations to Chinese sellers NEW YORK – Amazon is ramping up its efforts to expand Amazon Haul, its budget-friendly online marketplace aimed at attracting Read More »
News Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33 Read More »
News SEC withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related Read More »
News Shein expands use of deadstock fabrics in 2024 BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, expanded its use of unused surplus fabric from other brands and manufacturers Read More »
News Study reveals which fabrics start to smell the quickest SYDNEY – A new consumer study revealed that polyester garments begin to smell the quickest, requiring more frequent laundering than Read More »
News H&M reports higher Scope 3 emissions despite lower sales STOCKHOLM – H&M Group has reported a year-on-year increase in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for the 2024 financial Read More »
News Jeanswest enters administration, set to close all stores PERTH – Australian fashion brand Jeanswest has entered voluntary administration for the second time in just five years, as its Read More »
News PUMA and RE&UP expand textile recycling partnership EINDHOVEN – Sportswear brand Puma and RE&UP Recycling Technologies have entered into a multi-year agreement aimed at scaling circular textile Read More »
US apparel businesses report CEO-worker pay ratios 4th April 2018 No Comments NEW YORK – US-based publicly held corporations are beginning to report typical pay gaps between their CEOs and typical workers for the first time in Read More »
Resale to capture a third of apparel market 4th April 2018 No Comments LONDON – The apparel resale market will hit US$20bn by 2022, according to new research, as a new generation of thrifty, environmentally conscious consumers embrace Read More »