The demise of the department store It’s carnage on the high street right now. There has been a sense for some considerable time that something has Read More »
Scientists claim recycling breakthrough with cotton-polyester blends Scientists in Sweden are claiming a notable breakthrough in terms of closing the loop in textiles having successfully recycled worn Read More »
Closing the apparel loop: myth versus reality Global fashion giant H&M group recently announced it has partnered with Swedish company re:newcell, whose smart technology recycles used cotton, Read More »
News Net sales surge as innovation pays for Inditex ARTEIXO – Sales jumped by ten per cent at the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, in the first nine months Read More »
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 »
New cooperation to tackle organic cotton ‘mystery’ 17th August 2020 No Comments BERLIN – The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Textilbuendis) has announced a new strategic cooperation with the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) with the aim of Read More »
Debenhams brings in liquidation firm 17th August 2020 No Comments LONDON – UK department store chain, Debenhams, has hired a Hilco Capital, to draw up possible plans for liquidation – a move which puts the jobs Read More »