News H&M expands Alibaba collaboration amid sluggish sales STOCKHOLM – H&M has taken a significant step towards increasing its share of the burgeoning Chinese apparel market by expanding Read More »
US ruling protects domestic polyester sector WASHINGTON – US polyester manufacturers have applauded a decision by the US Department of Commerce to apply tariffs to fine Read More »
News Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on Read More »
New tool links brands to Chinese supplier factories NEW YORK – Six leading apparel brands, Target, Esprit, New Balance, Puma, Gap Inc and Inditex, have shared their supplier Read More »
News What price sustainability? We’re all ethical shoppers right? Well not quite. New research shows 78 per cent of us base our purchasing decisions Read More »
News SAC update aims to reduce audit fatigue SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), Read More »
Under Armour continues executive shake-up BALTIMORE – US sports brand Under Armour has hired a new finance chief and digital product head as part of Read More »
News Luxury brands buoyed by EU online retailer ruling BRUSSELS – The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that luxury brands can prevent third party retailers selling their products Read More »
Lululemon builds momentum for holiday season VANCOUVER – Canadian sports and leisurewear business, Lululemon, has reported better than expected third quarter results with net revenues up Read More »
Textile unions target higher wages in Ethiopia 10th April 2018 No Comments ADDIS ABABA – A leading global union claims some workers in Ethiopia’s textile and garment sector are being paid as little as 600 Ethiopian Birr Read More »
Better Cotton now working with 350 brands 10th April 2018 No Comments GENEVA – The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced that it is now working with more than 350 brands after a number of new brands Read More »
Investors head to Kenya for apparel expansion 10th April 2018 No Comments DUBAI – The continued investor interest in Africa as the Next Big Thing in apparel sourcing appears to be showing no sign of slowing down. Read More »