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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)
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Woes continue for J Crew Group
NEW YORK – US apparel retailer J Crew Group has announced a sobering set of financial results for the third
VF Corp backs foam dyeing technology
TEXAS – US denim brands Wrangler and Lee have put their financial weight behind a new foam dyeing process which claims
Primark shortlisted for German greenwashing award
9th March 2026
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HANOVER – Primark has been nominated for Germany’s 2026 ‘Golden Vulture’ greenwashing award, by campaign group Deutsche Umwelthilfe. The group accuses the retailer of misleading
UK clothing suppliers report widespread unfair buying practices
9th March 2026
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LEICESTER – A survey of UK clothing manufacturers has found that unfair purchasing practices by brands and retailers remain widespread. Suppliers report late payment, uncompensated
BlackRock linked to Vinted secondary share deal
9th March 2026
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NEW YORK – Vinted is set to bring BlackRock onto its share register in a secondary share deal that could value company at about €8bn.
Carbios rejects claims by former exec and files criminal complaint
6th March 2026
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PARIS – French biotechnology firm Carbios has rejected allegations by a former executive and filed a criminal complaint for what it says are false accusations.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in regenerative cotton push
6th March 2026
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MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has opened grower enrolment for 2026, with new measures designed to verify regenerative cotton production.
Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland
6th March 2026
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WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking to move towards commercialising its
OCA sets out strategy to scale organic cotton
6th March 2026
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AMSTERDAM – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has unveiled a new strategy which is aimed at expanding organic cotton supply. The strategy includes a pooled
Middle East crisis hits garment export routes
5th March 2026
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LONDON – Rising tensions across the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty for global fashion logistics and export routes. Research by Apparel Insider shows several
Südwolle develops wool-rich denim fabric
3rd March 2026
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MILAN – Südwolle Group has developed a wool-rich denim fabric that keeps a classic indigo look while incorporating Merino wool next to the skin. The
