China expands footprint in Ethiopian textile sector ADDIS ABABA – One of China’s largest textile manufacturers, Wuxi Cotton Mill, has become the latest inward investor to head Read More »
News VF Corp buys natural fibre specialist Icebreaker GREENSBORO – US-based apparel and lifestyle retail brand VF Corporation has purchased New Zealand-based Icebreaker as it looks to increase Read More »
Fair play? Aggressive tax avoidance schemes might make financial sense but for a growing number of consumers, they’re simply not cricket. When Read More »
News A cry for help? ISTANBUL — Customers shopping at Zara, the fast fashion retailer owned by the world’s largest apparel company, Inditex, recently found Read More »
Further growth for Cambodia garment exports PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s heavily export-orientated garment industry continues to show signs of upturn despite ongoing challenges around social compliance Read More »
Amazon threat looms large for retailers Amazon’s continued encroachment into the apparel retail space will step up a gear in 2018, with traditional department stores facing Read More »
H&M starts charging for online returns 20th September 2023 No Comments LONDON – Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M has become the latest brand to begin charging shoppers who return items purchased online. In a move which Read More »
Cashmere – a fashion industry briefing 20th September 2023 No Comments LONDON – We are delighted to this week to share a free guide to cashmere. This 12-page briefing looks at some of the environmental and Read More »