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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),
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Myanmar exports grow amid ethical violence
NAYPYIDAW – Garment exports from Myanmar are on the up despite ongoing political unrest and allegations of ethnic cleansing in
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Brands make recycled polyester pledge
TEXAS – A group of leading international apparel brands have publicly pledged to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)
Vinted launches investment arm to back resale start-ups
30th April 2025
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VILNIUS – Vinted Group, known for its consumer-to-consumer second-hand marketplace, has introduced a dedicated investment arm called Vinted Ventures. The newly launched company aims to
Global watchdogs warn fashion sector over greenwashing
30th April 2025
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LONDON – In an unprecedented move, consumer protection authorities from more than 20 countries have issued open letter to the fashion industry over the use
Addressing plastic pollution in the apparel industry
30th April 2025
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PARTNER CONTENT – Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most critical environmental issues today, and the apparel industry plays a significant role in
DePoly to Open Pilot Recycling Plant in Switzerland Amid
30th April 2025
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ZURICH – Swiss recycling technology company DePoly has announced the launch of a 500-tonne-per-year demonstration facility in Monthey, Switzerland. The plant, scheduled to begin operations
