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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)
Cascale CEO to step down after one year in role
22nd May 2025
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SAN FRANCISCO – Cascale has announced that its chief executive officer, Colin Browne, will step down from his role on 31 July 2025. The move
EU proposes flat fee on small parcels as Chinese imports surge
22nd May 2025
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BRUSSELS – The European Union has proposed a new flat fee of €2 on billions of small parcels delivered directly to consumers, the vast majority
France moves ahead with eco labelling for textiles
22nd May 2025
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PARIS – In France this week for the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) conference, we heard from Vincent Colomb, coordinator for Eco-labelling projects at ADEME
