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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
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
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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
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
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What price sustainability?
We’re all ethical shoppers right? Well not quite. New research shows 78 per cent of us base our purchasing decisions
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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),
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
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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
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
US urged to tread carefully on Uzbek cotton
30th August 2018
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WASHINGTON – The US is being urged to reverse its recent proposal to remove Uzbekistan cotton from a list of products that may have been
Study highlights potential for Australia cotton expansion
30th August 2018
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SYDNEY – New government research has highlighted the potential for increased cotton production in northern Australia. The Northern Australia Water Resource Assessment studied the potential
Denim production ditches dirty tag
30th August 2018
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LONDON – Denim manufacture has been undergoing a quiet revolution these past few years. The next issue of Apparel Insider lifts the lid on the
H&M Foundation offers one million reasons to innovate
30th August 2018
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STOCKHOLM – H&M Foundation has put one million Euros up for grabs as part of its fourth annual innovation challenge. The non-profit is keen to
