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 »
G-III sales top US$1bn for Q3 NEW YORK – G-III Apparel Group, as US-based manufacturer and distributor of apparel under licensed brands, owned brands and private Read More »
Mike Barry to step down from M&S position 3rd June 2019 No Comments LONDON – Mike Barry, director of sustainable business (Plan A) with Marks & Spencer, is to step down from his role at the end of Read More »
Levi’s to slash China sourcing amid trade war 3rd June 2019 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss says it will shift sourcing away from China and – potentially – Mexico in the wake of new rounds of Read More »
Transparency trending in Australian wool sector 3rd June 2019 No Comments SYDNEY – Efforts to boost transparency in Australian wool supply chains are evidenced by new data which shows that almost 70 per cent of the Read More »
Waterless dyeing tech rolled out by British football clubs 3rd June 2019 No Comments AARHUS – Smart technology which dyes fabric without the use of any water will be used for all the jerseys and shorts of seven leading Read More »