News Gap to split into two separate companies SAN FRANCISCO – US casual apparel company Gap has announced plans to separate into two independent publicly traded companies, Old Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord “remains hopeful” it will be granted extension AMSTERDAM – A spokesperson from the Bangladesh Accord has told Apparel Insider they “remain hopeful” the Accord will be allowed Read More »
News Nike ranked world’s most valuable apparel brand LONDON – Nike is the world’s most valuable apparel brand with a brand value of US$32.4bn, while H&M’s brand value Read More »
News Esprit warns of two year transition period HONG KONG – Global fashion chain Esprit has delivered a disappointing set of financial results while warning that the next Read More »
News Should brands set science-based targets on biodiversity? LONDON – Global apparel companies need to start setting science-based targets for biodiversity or risk long term security of their Read More »
News Oxfam Australia links sourcing practices with poverty wages MELBOURNE – Garment factory workers in Bangladesh and Vietnam who stitch clothing for Australian fashion retailers are going hungry due Read More »
News VF probes union-busting claims at Philippines supplier GREENSBORO – US apparel company, VF Corp, has given a non-committal response to allegations of union-busting at a garment manufacturer Read More »
News US brands shift sourcing from China amid trade-war WASHINGTON – US apparel brands are shifting sourcing away from China amid fears that the two countries will remain locked Read More »
News More brands make 100 per cent sustainable cotton pledge TEXAS – The number of leading global apparel brands aiming to source 100 per cent sustainable cotton by 2025 as Read More »
Massive hemp plant planned in US 12th December 2019 No Comments DALLAS – New plans have been announced to develop the largest hemp processing facility in the US. The proposals have been put forward by Panda Read More »
Renewal Workshop in US$5m funding round 12th December 2019 No Comments CASCADE LOCKS – Apparel recommerce specialist, The Rewnewal Workshop, which provides circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, has raised US$5.5m in Series A financing, Read More »