Category archives: News

SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss has announced a new water strategy with a goal of reducing cumulative water use for…
Read the full story… Levi’s targets water-stressed regions in radical new water strategy

NEW ALBANY – US apparel brand Abercrombie & Fitch has pledged to cut water use in the production of its…
Read the full story… Abercrombie & Fitch targets water use in denim production

LONDON – Fashion Revolution has called for a radical change of emphasis for London Fashion Week and its global counterparts,…
Read the full story… Fashion Revolution calls for sustainable focus at fashion weeks

WASHINGTON – The bosses of 181 of the US’s biggest companies, among them Hanes brands, Macys, Target Corp, and Walmart,…
Read the full story… US company heads drop shareholder first principle

SHANGHAI – H&M, Esprit and KappAhl are taking part in a new initiative in China aimed at boosting labour conditions,…
Read the full story… H&M, Esprit back factory worker initiative in China

SAN FRANCISCO – US apparel retailer Banana Republic has launched a new clothing rental service. For a monthly subscription fee…
Read the full story… Banana Republic launches rental service

WASHINGTON – Levi’s, The Children’s Place and Konyoor – owner of Wranger and Lee – have signed up to a…
Read the full story… US brands back pioneering worker rights programme

HELSINKI – Finnish tech business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC), which produces a cotton-like fibre from recycled fibres and cellulose, has…
Read the full story… Fresh backing for recycled fibre business

NEW YORK – New figures from the US show a startling rise in store closures so far in 2019 –…
Read the full story… Apparel store closures leap in US amid recession fears