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 »
G-III sales top US$1bn for Q3 NEW YORK – G-III Apparel Group, as US-based manufacturer and distributor of apparel under licensed brands, owned brands and private Read More »
Sears to close further stores ILLINOIS – US department store retailer Sears Holdings has announced it is to close an additional 39 Sears and 64 Kmart Read More »
H&M accused of incinerating unsold clothing stock STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has been accused of incinerating unsold clothing stock rather than recycling it. Swedish media Read More »
Matalan requests major price cuts from suppliers 30th June 2023 No Comments LONDON – UK clothing retailer Matalan is demanding price cuts of up to 20 per cent from Asian suppliers on a ‘take it or leave Read More »
Unions demand justice for murdered garment worker 30th June 2023 No Comments DHAKA – Global trade unions have condemned in the strongest possible terms the killing of trade union leader Shahidul Islam Shahid on 25 June in Read More »