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withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related Read More »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 »
H&M, Amazon to trial Higg ‘sustainability’ product profiles 27th May 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon and H&M will publicly share data on a product’s alleged environmental impact as part of a new programme with the Sustainable Read More »
Brands in dark over destination of unsold goods 27th May 2021 No Comments TEXAS – Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of fashion brands and retailers surveyed did not know the destination of their unsold finished goods, according Read More »