News Inditex and MIT partner on sustainable technologies MASSACHUSETTS – The world’s largest clothing retailer, Inditex, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to promote Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord update shows major handover challenges DHAKA – Just 100 out of 1688 ready-made garment factories covered by the Bangladesh Accord have so far been handed Read More »
News H&M to phase out use of conventional cashmere STOCKHOLM – Swedish retailer H&M is to phase out the use of conventional cashmere in its collections due to environmental Read More »
News Fashion for Good adds ten new innovations AMSTERDAM – Ten new innovators have been selected to join the Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator. The entrepreneurs compose Read More »
News Bangladesh supplier: time for all brands to be transparent LONDON – If we can use product labelling to show consumers exactly where our food comes from, why can’t we Read More »
News Supply chain shortages to hit Adidas growth HERZOGENAURACH – Supply chain shortages will hamper growth at German sports giant Adidas during 2019. The company said demand has Read More »
News Inditex posts weakest profits in five years LA CORUNA – The world’s largest clothing retailer, Spanish-based Inditex, missed full-year earnings expectations this week as it posted its Read More »
News EU backs ‘traceability tool’ for apparel brands BRUSSELS – Bold new EU-backed plans have been announced to develop a stringent traceability tool for fashion brands and retailers. Read More »
News Pilot shows female bosses in garment factories boost efficiency GENEVA – The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) are rolling out an innovative training scheme to Read More »
C&A exits Chinese market with sale of C&A China 24th August 2020 No Comments ZUG – C&A has entered an agreement to sell its Chinese operations to a Beijing-based private equity company. C&A (China) Company Limited will be sold Read More »
Leicester mayor urges brands to use unionised suppliers 24th August 2020 No Comments LEICESTER – The mayor of Leicester, Sir Peter Soulsby, and regional secretary of TUC Midlands, Lee Barron, have written to leading UK fashion retailers, including Read More »