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Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists
AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on
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
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What price sustainability?
We’re all ethical shoppers right? Well not quite. New research shows 78 per cent of us base our purchasing decisions
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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
Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling
16th June 2026
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DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. The move marks a significant
Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity
12th June 2026
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DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in November. Without a workable post-graduation
Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA
11th June 2026
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TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. The 306-page study, prepared with
Morocco textile recycling could unlock US$1.9bn, says IFC
11th June 2026
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RABAT – Textile recycling in Morocco could unlock US$1.9bn in additional private investment and create more than 30,000 jobs. This is according to a new
Le Relais warns of failing used textile economics
11th June 2026
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PARIS – French textile collection and sorting group Le Relais is cutting around 60 insertion jobs and reducing collection volumes by 15,000 tonnes. This is
Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, files for bankruptcy
10th June 2026
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RALEIGH – Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, whose clients include Stella McCartney and H&M Group’s &ll, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The North
Lindex pilots digital product passports
10th June 2026
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GOTHENBURG – Swedish fashion retailer Lindex says it is introducing digital product passports for selected garments. The move is the latest sign that fashion retailers
Grasim lines up US$325m lyocell expansion in India
9th June 2026
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MUMBAI – Indian cellulosic fibre giant Grasim Industries has approved an investment of around US$325m to expand lyocell production. The expansion will take place at
Organic cotton sector calls for investment to build supply resilience
8th June 2026
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ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. This was the rallying cry
