News US officially closes de minimis loophole in tariff crackdown WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China. Read More »
News Court rejects ‘carbon neutrality’ claims of Adidas BERLIN – A German court has ruled against German sportswear giant Adidas AG for misleading advertising related to its climate Read More »
Amazon Haul extends invitations to Chinese sellers NEW YORK – Amazon is ramping up its efforts to expand Amazon Haul, its budget-friendly online marketplace aimed at attracting Read More »
News Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33 Read More »
News SEC withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related Read More »
News Shein expands use of deadstock fabrics in 2024 BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, expanded its use of unused surplus fabric from other brands and manufacturers Read More »
News Study reveals which fabrics start to smell the quickest SYDNEY – A new consumer study revealed that polyester garments begin to smell the quickest, requiring more frequent laundering than Read More »
News H&M reports higher Scope 3 emissions despite lower sales STOCKHOLM – H&M Group has reported a year-on-year increase in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for the 2024 financial Read More »
News Jeanswest enters administration, set to close all stores PERTH – Australian fashion brand Jeanswest has entered voluntary administration for the second time in just five years, as its Read More »
Brands lobby Cambodia over labour rights 23rd January 2020 No Comments WASHINGTON – A group of the world’s leading apparel brands have written to the president of Cambodia urging him to address ongoing labour concerns in Read More »
H&M, Hugo Boss back new cashmere standard 23rd January 2020 No Comments HAMBURG – A new standard has been launched for cashmere which covers the welfare of cashmere goats as well as addressing environmental and social issues Read More »
BCI: Xinjiang is different to Uzbekistan 23rd January 2020 No Comments LONDON – BCI has claimed its presence in China is having a “positive impact on farmers [and] their families” and the environment in response to Read More »