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 »
HK facility introduces textile recycling to end consumers 3rd September 2018 No Comments STOCKHOLM – A new H&M Foundation-backed technology facility in Hong Kong will allow end consumers to hand in their old clothing items and watch them Read More »
44 cents: the ‘price’ of sustainability 3rd September 2018 No Comments LONDON – Consumers would have to pay an extra 44 cents on the cost of a basic T-shirt in the US in order to factor Read More »
Just 3% of Bangladesh garment factories unionised 3rd September 2018 No Comments DHAKA – A survey of almost 4,000 ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh found that 97.5 per cent of them do not have trade unions. The Read More »
Accord cuts ties with Sears, Macy’s supplier 3rd September 2018 No Comments DHAKA – A Bangladesh textile mill which supplies to US retailers Sears and Macy’s Inc has had its business ties cut with signatories to the Read More »