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 »
News SAC update aims to reduce audit fatigue SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), Read More »
Under Armour continues executive shake-up BALTIMORE – US sports brand Under Armour has hired a new finance chief and digital product head as part of Read More »
News Luxury brands buoyed by EU online retailer ruling BRUSSELS – The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that luxury brands can prevent third party retailers selling their products Read More »
Lululemon builds momentum for holiday season VANCOUVER – Canadian sports and leisurewear business, Lululemon, has reported better than expected third quarter results with net revenues up Read More »
EU eyes textiles with launch of microplastics consultation 2nd December 2021 No Comments BRUSSELS – The European Commission has launched a three-month public consultation seeking feedback on measures to tackle pollution from microplastics. Textile industry stakeholders are being Read More »
Xinjiang case filed against Patagonia, Nike, C&A 2nd December 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Patagonia, Nike and C&A are accused of profiting from forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China in a criminal complaint filed by Read More »
Returns up 129%, with clothing top returned item 2nd December 2021 No Comments LONDON – The value of returned goods has increased by 74 per cent in the past two years – with clothing the most returned items. Read More »