Jumat, 29 November 2019

South Asia innovators pitch to Fashion for Good

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Innovations ranging from blockchain traceability solutions to using machine learning to reduce waste in the production and fitting stage of the supply chain, were among those pitched at the first Innovation Day held by Fashion for Good in South Asia.

Apparel testing lab opens at Ethiopia's Hawassa Industrial Park

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Verification, testing and certification company SGS has opened a new apparel and textile testing laboratory in Ethiopia - one of East Africa's most important textile and garment manufacturing sites.

VF Corp in the running to buy Golden Goose?

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Apparel giant VF Corp, along with private-equity firms Permira and Advent International are said to be among the potential buyers lining up for Italian luxury brand Golden Goose.

Spinnova and Bergans unveil takeback and reuse concept

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Finnish sustainable fibre producer Spinnova has launched a fully circular, subscription-based takeback and reuse concept as part of its collaboration with sustainable outdoor brand Bergans.

What does the future hold for Hong Kong?

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For the past 40 years Hong Kong has been the centre of the global garment industry. Yet today, Hong Kong is in a state of chaos as protesters wage a battle for its future. Here, David Birnbaum shares his thoughts on what's happening and why.

Top stories on just-style in November...

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Top stories on just-style in November included an interview with Jeff Streader, managing director of Go Global Retail, on his vision to build brands in partnership with garment makers as strategic investors; a look at the new Runway Kit startup from Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing giant MAS Holdings, and the move by Amazon to disclose the names and addresses of suppliers of its own-brand products.

Secondhand apparel market to double in 5 years

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The US secondhand apparel market is predicted to be worth US$51bn by 2023, new research shows, with younger generations leading the charge.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style were dominated by reports covering Bangladesh and Africa, with an update on how African manufacturers are trying to integrate sustainability into their textile and fashion supply chains and how better logistics in Bangladesh is crucial if the country is to grow its garment and textile sector. Elsewhere, we took a look at the top ten trends shaping the global fashion industry.

Peacocks the preferred bidder for Bonmarche rescue

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The joint administrators of UK-based women's value clothing retailer BonmarchĂ© have identified rival retailer Peacocks as the preferred bidder for the business amid the news 30 stores are to close next month.

Kamis, 28 November 2019

Bangladesh urged to ratify child and forced labour treaties

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Government, employers and worker leaders gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, today (28 November), to discuss working conditions and employment, and to urge immediate ratification of legislation addressing minimum age working and forced labour.

Ethiopia garment unions agree need for collective action

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Leaders from factory unions in Ethiopia's textile and garment sector have agreed to work together towards a common collective bargaining strategy following a meeting in Addis Ababa this week. 

Materials startup NFW taps Stillman for business development

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Sustainable materials manufacturer Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), which is creating textiles such as 100% plant-based leather, has named Greg Stillman, previously of Fashion for Good - Plug and Play, as its new director of business development.

M&S adds new creative director to clothing team

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UK fashion, food and home retailer Marks & Spencer has appointed former Arcadia director Anthony Cassidy as its head of brand creative for the clothing and home division.

Gore and Checkerspot team up on performance textiles

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Performance fabrics specialist WL Gore & Associates is collaborating with Checkerspot, which specialises in bio-based polymers and biotechnology, in a bid to develop new high-performance textile coatings with improved environmental credentials.

Peacocks preferred bidder for Bonmarche rescue

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The joint administrators of UK-based women's value clothing retailer BonmarchĂ© have identified rival retailer Peacocks as the preferred bidder for the business amid the news 30 stores are to close next month.

Hyosung begins operations at India spandex plant

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South Korean fibre giant Hyosung has begun commercial operation at its first spandex plant in India and says it is considering the Americas as the base for its next facility. 

Catalyst Capital makes third offer for Hudson's Bay Co

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Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has received a third - and higher - offer from Catalyst Capital Group to acquire the company.

Rabu, 27 November 2019

Ten trends set to shape fashion industry in 2020

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Anxiety and concern is the prevailing mood across the fashion industry for 2020, with global fashion industry growth expected to slow further as economic growth shrinks and competition intensifies. A new report offers the ten trends set to shape the industry during the course of the year.

Ralph Lauren resumes sourcing from Bangladesh

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Following extensive due diligence, US apparel giant Ralph Lauren Corporation has resumed sourcing from Bangladesh, six years after it pulled out of the country in the wake of the Rana Plaza factory building collapse.

H&M Group's Weekday creates first garment from IFC fibres

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Swedish apparel giant Hennes & Mauritz Group (H&M) says its Weekday brand has become the first globally to create a garment with new sustainable fabric developed by Finnish start-up Infinited Fiber Company (IFC).

Textiles rank high on EU environmental pressures

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Consumption of clothing, footwear and household textiles in the European Union (EU) uses about 1.3 tonnes of raw materials annually and more than 100 cubic metres of water per person, a new briefing shows.

New ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List launched

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The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero initiative has released the second version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), which includes additional chemicals, previously archived substances, and a candidate list of potential future restricted substances - and is described as a "key step towards reducing the use of hazardous chemicals in the industry."

Petrol Industries bolsters growth with PLM

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Dutch denim fashion brand Petrol Industries has invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to centralise product data and improve communication.

US apparel outlook falls on tariffs and slowing growth

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Slowing global economic growth, a strengthening dollar, and tariffs on Chinese imports are all set to weigh on the US apparel and footwear retail sector over the next 12 to 18 months.

Selasa, 26 November 2019

Magnal launches laser quality control system for apparel

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Canadian firm Magnal Solutions has developed a new quality control software and hardware system it says will change the way apparel companies manage garment and parts measurements.

Isbjorn of Sweden to trial children's wear rentals

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Premium outdoor children's wear brand Isbjörn of Sweden has become the latest apparel retailer to enter the rental landscape.

New Netherlands law to tackle child labour in supply chains

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The Netherlands has introduced a due diligence law that prevents the delivery of goods made with child labour, and requires companies selling goods or services to Dutch end users to determine whether child labour exists in their supply chains.

CarbonRate product tagging system gets an upgrade

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The CarbonRate tagging system that provides visibility into a product's carbon story across its while lifecycle has been upgrade and relaunched to provide more detail.

Clarks brings in advisors to help with turnaround

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UK footwear group C&J Clark International, which trades as Clarks, has appointed management consultancy firm McKinsey & Co to try to return the business to sustainable levels of growth and profitability by 2023.

Coats to acquire US technical yarn maker Pharr HP

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Industrial thread maker Coats has signed a binding agreement to acquire the business and assets of US high-performance engineered yarn maker Pharr HP.

Sports Direct International to rebrand as Frasers Group

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UK-based retail business Sports Direct International, which bought the House of Fraser department store chain last year, is to rebrand as the Frasers Group Plc to reflect its changing focus as a lifestyle and luxury retailer.

Indonesia and South Korea conclude free trade deal

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Indonesia and South Korea have completed seven years of negotiations on a free trade deal that will see the removal of tariffs on textile products traded between the two.

Senin, 25 November 2019

Unions urge overhaul of Thai labour laws amid GSP loss

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Unions say the suspension of the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade benefits for 573 types of products imported from Thailand provides the country's government with an opportunity to overhaul labour laws and protect workers' rights.

Better logistics key to Bangladesh garment growth

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Improving the transportation infrastructure in Bangladesh is crucial if the country is to grow its garment and textile sector, a new report has found.

H&M pilots custom-made jeans at Weekday brand

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Swedish apparel giant Hennes & Mauritz Group (H&M) has tested the viability of custom-made jeans for its Weekday brand as it works to tackle business challenges including reducing returns and excess products, and only making what customers want.

US rules China and India have dumped polyester yarn

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The US Department of Commerce has ruled that exporters from China and India have been dumping polyester textured yarn in the US at sizeable margins.

OmniBloq DWR gains Cotton Incorporated approval

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The OmniBloq durable water repellent (DWR) treatment from speciality chemical producer Bolger & O'Hearn has been approved for use in Cotton Incorporated's new Storm Cotton and Storm Denim finishes.

EU-Singapore trade agreement enters into force

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The EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement - the EU's first bilateral trade agreement with a Southeast Asian country - has entered into force, providing Singapore's textiles and apparel exports with duty-free access to the European market.

Kingpins Amsterdam show relocates to new venue

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The organisers of the Kingpins denim trade show is changing the venue for next year's Amsterdam events to give the event added room to grow and evolve.

House of Fraser makes U-turn on real fur sales

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UK department store retailer House of Fraser has removed all real fur items from its shop floors and online after coming under fire from a campaign group over a reported return to selling products containing animal fur.

Jumat, 22 November 2019

SupplyCompass launches compostable packaging range

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UK-based sustainable sourcing platform SupplyCompass has launched a compostable packaging range for fashion brands, made from a corn-based biopolymer.

M&S turns to Tesco's F&F for new clothing boss

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British retailer Marks & Spencer has re-hired Richard Price, currently CEO of Tesco's F&F Clothing, as managing director of its struggling clothing and home division.

Gap remains confident on Old Navy spin-off

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US specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc is to proceed with the process of spinning off Old Navy as a standalone company, despite recent industry speculation the move could be abandoned following the departure of long-standing CEO Art Peck.

How cutting-edge technologies can track organic cotton

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A pilot project that combines on-product markers and blockchain technology to trace organic cotton from farm to consumer - a first in the apparel industry - has been deemed so successful that it could be implemented on a wider scale in the organic cotton sector and shows "enormous potential" as an end-to-end traceability solution for other preferred fibres in the fashion supply chain.

Materials specialist Texon joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

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Texon, a developer of structural component materials for the global footwear industry, has become the latest company to join the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC).

Clothing tops US consumers' holiday shopping lists

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A new US consumer survey suggests the holiday season now extends far beyond the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with nearly a quarter of purchases already made and clothing once again topping consumer shopping lists.

Asics promotes Unbehaun to CEO of EMEA

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Japanese sporting goods brand Asics has named Carsten Unbehaun as the new CEO of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, succeeding Alistair Cameron who has held the post for the past 10 years.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include a look at two potential windows of opportunity for the East African cotton-to-clothing supply chain, the EU's looming decision on whether it is pulling Cambodia's duty-free trade benefit, Amazon's release of supplier lists for its own brand products, and the move by MAS Holdings to open a new factory in Kenya.

Kamis, 21 November 2019

Inspectorio integrates lab test data into one dashboard

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Quality assurance and inspection platform Inspectorio has expanded its offerings to allow users to visualise laboratory tests in a central dashboard.  

H&M Group commits to digital wage payments in Bangladesh

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Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group has committed to digitalising all its supplier payment systems in Bangladesh by 2020, following its participation in a summit addressing the need for the industry to move away from cash wages.

Nike invests in hands-free footwear technology firm

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US sportswear giant Nike has made a strategic investment in Handsfree Labs, a specialist in hands-free footwear technology that enables consumers to step in and out of shoes more easily without lacing or the use of hands.

CLASS eco-hub shares sustainable denim innovation

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Consultancy and eco-hub platform CLASS (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) is returning to the Denim Première Vision trade show next month with a series of initiatives, talks and projects around sustainable innovation.

Huntsman develops new 3D printing resin footwear

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Global chemical company Huntsman has partnered with DWS, a specialist in precision stereolithography (SLA) systems and 3D printing materials, to give footwear and sports equipment companies access to a new kind of polyurethane-based resin for 3D printing.

Amazon discloses supplier list for own brand products

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E-commerce giant Amazon has disclosed the names and addresses of suppliers of its Amazon-branded products, including apparel.

Avery Dennison expands with Smartrac RFID acquisition

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Apparel tags, labels and embellishments specialist Avery Dennison is to acquire Smartrac's Transponder (RFID Inlay) Division in a EUR225m (US$249.3m) deal.

US cotton industry sets six sustainable production goals

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Cotton Incorporated, the research and marketing company funded by US upland cotton growers, has outlined six new science-based sustainable production goals it wants the US cotton industry to hit over the next decade.

HuHuntsman develops new 3D printing resin footwear

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Global chemical company Huntsman has partnered with DWS, a specialist in precision stereolithography (SLA) systems and 3D printing materials, to give footwear and sports equipment companies access to a new kind of polyurethane-based resin for 3D printing.

Rabu, 20 November 2019

Levi Strauss, Hohenstein partner on safer chemicals project

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Levi Strauss has announced a collaboration with international services and testing provider Hohenstein to utilise the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification system in its supply chain, signifying a step toward safer chemistry in the apparel industry.

Tunisia clothing, textile exports fall in first ten months

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Tunisia's exports of clothing and textiles during the first ten months to October fell 4.6% to TND7.8bn (US$2.7bn).

BCI releases revised cotton claims framework

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The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is releasing a newly-revised version of its Claims Framework, including changes that allow members to better communicate about their sustainability efforts, while ensuring the information is accurate and credible.

Human rights group calls on Inditex to "respect" living wage

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Spanish fashion giant Inditex has rebuffed claims by a human rights group that it is not ensuring supply chain workers producing hoodies for its Zara brand are being paid a living wage.

Brands still failing to deliver on responsible viscose sourcing

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A new report has found that while the issue of responsible viscose production is now firmly on the agenda of the fashion industry, there are still brands and retailers failing to deliver on responsible sourcing.

Gucci CEO issues cross-industry call for carbon neutrality

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Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri has issued a cross-industry call to other chief executives to recognise that while commitments to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to meet future targets around carbon neutrality and net-zero are commendable, they do not go far enough to address the urgency of the situation.

House of Fraser called out over return of real fur sales

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UK department store retailer House of Fraser has come under fire from a campaign group over the reported return of real animal fur into its stores.

TJX takes stake in Russian discount apparel retailer

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TJX, the owner of retail chain T.J.Maxx, has taken a 25% stake in Russia's leading off-price apparel retailer Familia in a US$225m deal.

Selasa, 19 November 2019

ISKO rolls out "most responsible" denim collection

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Leading Turkish denim producer ISKO Denim has launched a new range of fabrics that it claims is "its most revolutionary, responsible" to date.

Americans hit by record US$7.1bn in tariffs in September

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US consumers and businesses are paying the price of the country's trade war with China, with new federal data suggesting Americans paid a record US$7.1bn in tariffs in September.

New Lycra EcoMade fibres gain Global Recycled Standard

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The new Lycra EcoMade fibres Type 166E and 162E - The Lycra Company's first branded spandex made with pre-consumer recycled materials - have been certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). 

Lenzing begins work on largest lyocell fibre plant

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Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has begun construction work on what it claims will be the largest lyocell facility in the world and one that brings its production to Asia for the first time.

IBrands adds Alloy Apparel to lineup

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IBrands, a company with a portfolio of brands and licenses in the apparel industry, has announced a takeover of US fashion brand Alloy Apparel.

Quiz teams with True Fit to reduce size guesswork

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British fast fashion retailer Quiz is hoping to eliminating fit and sizing guesswork for customers shopping online through the integration of True Fit's True Confidence platform.

New global textile microfibre shedding test launched

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The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced details of a new microfibre shedding test method for the textile industry - which it says is the first in the world to be thoroughly tested, validated and internationally aligned.

Global textile microfibre shedding test launched

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The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced details of a new microfibre shedding test method for the textile industry - which it says is the first in the world to be thoroughly tested, validated and internationally aligned.

Lidl latest to join ACT living wage initiative

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Lidl has become the first German discounter to commit to join the Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT) initiative that commits the retailer to ensuring living wages in its garment and footwear supply chain.

Helly Hansen boosts speed and visibility with PLM

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Norwegian outdoor clothing brand Helly Hansen is experiencing improved visibility, traceability and speed in product development after investing in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution.

SML opens RFID test centre for UK retailers

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SML RFID, a UK-based provider of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tagging solutions, has launched a new Retail Ideation Space (RIS) in the UK where retailers and brands can test some of its latest tag and software developments and partner technologies.

Reclassifying US fashion footwear could double duties

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Plans to reclassify some fashion footwear imported into the United States as athletic footwear would result in a dramatic increase in duty rates - and have been slammed by brands, retailers and importers.

Senin, 18 November 2019

Collaborative toolkit promotes women's empowerment

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A new worker training toolkit has launched as part of a joint initiative called the Empower@Work Collaborative aimed at accelerating women's empowerment and gender equity in apparel supply chains.

Myanmar Freedom of Association Guideline agreed

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After eight months of negotiations, factories in Myanmar that produce for brands who are members of the Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT) living wage initiative have agreed on a Freedom of Association (FoA) Guideline.

Zappos introduces platform for eco-friendly brands

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Online clothing and shoe retailer Zappos has announced a new platform to highlight more than 150 eco and socially conscious brands that offer environmentally conscious products, offering customers a way to identify those brands and items more easily.

Better Work to expand operations in Bangladesh

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Better Work, a joint collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to improve garment worker conditions, plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh.

Levi Strauss & Walmart cut their chemical footprints

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Levi Strauss & Co and Walmart are among the leading companies when it comes to disclosing information about efforts to reduce their chemical footprints, according to a new survey.

US urged to impose import restrictions on Xinjiang goods

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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been urged to take "aggressive action" by investigating and blocking goods, including apparel, made with forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China.

EU decision looms on Cambodia trade benefits withdrawal

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The European Commission has given the Cambodian government a one-month deadline to respond to its findings on the alleged human rights situation in the country before it decides whether it is pulling its duty-free trade benefit.

China stands firm on demand for US to remove tariffs

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China is reportedly sticking to its guns and demanding the US remove tariffs on the country's imports after President Donald Trump warned last week he will "substantially raise" tariffs on Chinese goods should the two sides be unable to finalise the "phase one" trade agreement they are currently negotiating.

New Kering sustainability chair at French fashion institute

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French luxury goods group Kering has teamed up with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) to launch a new position at the higher education institution to drive scientific research on a wide range of topics related to sustainability.

Kering sustainability chair at French fashion institute

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French luxury goods group Kering has teamed up with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) to launch a new position at the higher education institution to drive scientific research on a wide range of topics related to sustainability.

US retail sales rebound in October but clothing continues to fall

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While US retail sales regained their upward trajectory in October, sales at clothing stores continued to fall, with one analyst noting the trend shows no signs of dissipating as the industry enters the key holiday trading seaso

DeSL software update ensures consistent colour

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The latest module in the Discover e-Solutions (DeSL) suite of software applications for the fashion, apparel, textile and footwear sectors tackles the colour approval process.

Trump warns of potential tariff hike on Chinese goods

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US President Donald Trump has warned he will "substantially raise" tariffs on Chinese goods should the two sides be unable to finalise the "phase one" trade agreement they are currently negotiating.

Jumat, 15 November 2019

Patagonia recrafts old garments into new apparel

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Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has launched a new collection of apparel and accessories in which each item is remade in the US from other Patagonia clothes that are beyond repair. 

Global production of organic cotton surges by 56%

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Global production of organic cotton has soared by 56% to reach the highest levels seen in eight years with India, China, and Kyrgyzstan as the biggest contributors, new figures show. 

Patagonia upcycles old garments for new apparel

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Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has launched a new collection of apparel and accessories in which each item is remade in the US from other Patagonia clothes that are beyond repair. 

Centric PLM release focuses on sourcing and speed

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Centric Software has released the latest version of its flagship Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution with features including built-in 3D tools and new sourcing capabilities.

Kingpins New York to focus on social responsibility

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The upcoming New York edition of denim trade show Kingpins is set to focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include plans by Adidas to discontinue production at its Speedfactories in both Germany and the US next year, a look at how the availability of domestically-made textile inputs remains a major problem for clothing manufacturers in Vietnam, and stakeholders of Bangladesh's denim industry are urged to conduct responsible business practices.

Shop Direct secures GBP150m cash boost

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Shop Direct, the owner of the Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com sites, has received GBP150m (US$191.8m) additional funding which it will use to help the company return to a better financial footing following a spike in PPI claims.

Nike to stop selling products on Amazon

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Nike has confirmed it will no longer be directly selling its products through online platform Amazon.com.

Apparel supply chains under increasing scrutiny

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Clothing and textile executives attending a New York conference have been told they need to take special care when assessing their supply chains to ensure they are not tainted with human rights abuses - because not only may the reputational risks be severe, but criminal liability may follow.

Kamis, 14 November 2019

Trump warns on potential tariff hike on Chinese goods

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US President Donald Trump has warned he will "substantially raise" tariffs on Chinese goods should the two be unable to finalise the "phase one" trade agreement they are currently negotiating.

Adidas creates performance shoe from another shoe

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German sportswear giant Adidas has introduced the second generation of its first 100% recyclable performance running shoe.

Cone Denim uses recycled cotton in new fabric line

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US-based Cone Denim has developed a new line of fabrics made from recycled cotton using pre-consumer and post-consumer waste.

Delta Galil books double-digit Q3 earnings growth

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Delta Galil has booked double-digit earnings growth in the third quarter thanks to strong domestic sales and significant growth in its stocks and seamless categories.

Adidas tops list of garment brands ensuring living wage in supply chain

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Adidas has been named as the leader of 13 brands in the garment sector when it comes to ensuring workers in its supply chain are paid a living wage.

Major brands caught in crossfire of Xinjiang sourcing

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A handful of major names in the apparel industry have reacted to allegations they are involved in cotton supplies sourced from Xinjiang, an area in China that has recently been in the spotlight over human rights abuses.

Inditex, IndustriAll join hands on industry best practice project

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Inditex, owner of the Zara and Bershka brands, has entered into an agreement with IndustriAll Global Union to create a committee that aims to share and foster best practices in the industry.

US apparel sector still cautious on future trade outlook

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While cautious optimism on the future of global trade may be evident in US financial markets - notably because the United States and China are apparently nearing agreement on a new interim trade deal - representatives of the textile and apparel sectors are still expressing significant caution about future prospects.

Rabu, 13 November 2019

India approves mega leather, footwear cluster

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India's Government is said to have given its final approval for the setting up of the Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Cluster (MLFAC) in Kolkata.

Applied DNA completes leather DNA tagging in Asia

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Applied DNA Sciences, Inc has announced the successful DNA tagging of leather at one of the world's largest tanneries based in Asia.

Miami sourcing show agenda takes shape

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Tariffs, sustainable supply chain, and near sourcing are all topics set for discussion at next year's Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) event with the agenda starting to take shape. 

AGT fashion signatories commit to Transparency Pledge

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Several fashion companies participating in the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile (AGT) have signed a Transparency Pledge committing to additional disclosures.

ThredUp adopts AI to improve personalisation

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Peer-to-peer-marketplace ThredUp has partnered with product attribute platform Lily AI to tag its clothing to help improve customer personalisation.

Sympatex unmixed polyester laminates can help close the loop

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Functional fabric specialist Sympatex Technologies has developed a selection of new, unmixed polyester laminates as part of its goal to offer completely non-toxic, recycled and recyclable functional textiles by 2020.

Textile Exchange takes on blockchain for transparency

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Non-profit industry group Textile Exchange has set out a number of initiatives aimed at increasing transparency and sustainability in the supply chain, including the use of blockchain technology.

Fast Retailing engages robot startups to boost warehouse efficiencies

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Japan's Fast Retailing Group, the owner of brands including Uniqlo and Gu, has employed two robotic startups to help improve efficiency in warehousing and distribution.

Michael Buckley to return to True Religion as CEO

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US upscale denim brand True Religion Apparel has announced its former president, Michael Buckley, is to return to the company as CEO, effective immediately.

Tefron deploys ERP system for growth

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Israeli lingerie and sportswear manufacturer Tefron has invested in a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to help manage its growth.

Selasa, 12 November 2019

Mexican gov urged on apparel circularity framework

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The Mexican government is being urged to execute policies that can help the apparel industry transition to a circular economy.

New Look narrows H1 loss but sales continue to fall

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New Look narrowed its losses in the first half of the year but like-for-like sales continued to decline, with the retailer blaming the fall on ongoing consumer uncertainty and seasonal volatility.

Gerry Weber hires supply chain & product directors

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German womenswear retailer Gerry Weber International has bolstered its management team with the appointment of two new directors covering supply chain management and product planning. 

Tiger of Sweden names Linda Dauriz CEO

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Stockholm-based fashion house Tiger of Sweden has named Hugo Boss executive, Linda Dauriz, as its new CEO.

Bolger & O'Hearn DWR gains Cotton Inc approval

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Speciality chemical producer Bolger & O'Hearn's new OmniBloq durable water repellent has been approved by Cotton, Incorporated for use in its new brands.

Bangladesh RMG exports slip in Q1

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The export of readymade garments from Bangladesh during the first quarter of the fiscal year fell 6.67% to US$10.5bn.

Bangladesh buyers urged to conduct responsible purchasing practices

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Stakeholders of Bangladesh's denim industry are being urged to analyse and conduct responsible business practices when dealing with the country's vendors.

China eyes stronger textile and apparel ties in Southeast Asia

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China's state textile planners are strengthening ties with Mekong River countries within Southeast Asia in the textile and apparel sectors. The move contradicts assumptions that the Chinese government wants to oppose the exodus of domestic producers to this region.

Senin, 11 November 2019

Nirapon holds seminar on fire safety in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh safety monitoring initiative Nirapon has held a seminar on fire safety in the country's readymade garment (RMG) sector, attended by industry stakeholders and government representatives.

Adidas to cease production at US & German Speedfactories

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Sportswear giant Adidas has announced production at its Speedfactories in both Germany and the US will be discontinued next year amid plans to deploy Speedfactory technologies at two of its Asian suppliers by the end of 2019.

Turkey October garment exports hit by EU lull

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Turkey's apparel and garment exports have edged up just 0.3% in the first ten months to October to US$14.8bn according to latest figures from the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB).

Delta Apparel ups FY guidance

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US activewear brand Delta Apparel has upped its preliminary full-year guidance on the back of an expected double-digit rise in fourth-quarter net sales.

US retail imports to see final tariff-driven surge of the year

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Imports at major US retail container ports are expected to see their final surge of the year this month ahead of new tariffs set to take effect in December.

Genesco promotes COO Mimi Vaughn to CEO

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Apparel and footwear retailer Genesco Inc has announced its senior vice president and chief operating officer, Mimi Vaughn, will assume the role of president and CEO at the start of the company's new fiscal year. 

Hudson's Bay completes sale of Lord & Taylor to Le Tote

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Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has completed the sale of its Lord & Taylor banner to fashion rental subscription service startup Le Tote for US$100m.

Thursday Boot launches single herd footwear line

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Online shoe business Thursday Boot Co, has crafted what it believes is the world's first footwear line using leather uppers sourced exclusively from a single farm.

Jumat, 08 November 2019

US apparel imports from China fall furthest in September

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The volume of US apparel imports fell for a second consecutive month in September as additional tariffs on clothing imports from China kicked in and the back-to-school season came to an end. Growth in shipment volumes from Cambodia surged during the month, while China booked the largest decline - a milestone that adds to the suggestion that US buyers are continuing to explore alternative sourcing options amid the ongoing trade war with the US.

Tommy Hilfiger eyes 100% 3D apparel design by 2022

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The Tommy Hilfiger brand is aiming for its its spring 2022 collections to be completely designed using 3D technology, in a move that builds on its target to digitise its end-to-end value chain.

Another 96 Sears and Kmart stores to close

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The new owner of Sears Holdings Corporation has secured a $250m lifeline ahead of the holidays and is planning another tranche of Sears and Kmart store closures, with 96 locations due to shutter by February next year.

New Higg Facility Modules help tackle audit fatigue

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The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) says the latest versions of its 2019 Higg Facility Modules will enable global factories take ownership of their sustainability performance - and help reduce the exhausting audit fatigue that burdens the industry.

Gap slashes guidance amid exit of CEO Art Peck

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Art Peck is stepping down as the CEO of Gap Inc after the US specialty apparel retailer posted another quarter of falling sales - and will be temporarily replaced by non-executive chairman of the board Robert Fisher, a member of Gap's founding family.

Low viscose prices weigh on Lenzing nine-month results

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Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has reported a decline in both revenue and earnings in the first three-quarters of 2019 as historically low standard viscose prices took a toll.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include the Runway Kit start-up from Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing giant MAS Holdings, which offers low minimum order quantities (MOQs) for small and medium-sized fashion firms, an in-depth look the new M&A model from Go Global Retail in which garment factories are strategic investors, and the addition of Digital Product Identities (IDs) on tens of millions of Ralph Lauren products to provide supply chain insight and efficiency around orders and inventory.

Bangladesh urged to support newest factory safety initiative

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A group representing US apparel retailers and importers has expressed its concern at reports coming from Bangladesh of calls to suspend the new Nirapon factory safety monitoring initiative.

Kamis, 07 November 2019

New online toolbox to tackle textile wastewater issues

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A new online resource has been set up to help textile manufacturers, retailers and brands learn about the causes, impact and treatment of wastewater - and ultimately improve their wastewater footprint.

RadiciGroup involves suppliers in sustainability report

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Italian yarn maker RadiciGroup has set out its sustainability achievements in its latest report, in which it cites a greater input from its suppliers, and improvements in energy and water usage.

Adidas to test products in space as set for "record" year

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German sporting goods giant Adidas has inked a deal with International Space Station (ISS) US National Laboratory to explore production innovation and sustainability, and says it is on track for "another record year."

Sustainable fashion industry possible within 16 years

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Global apparel industry experts have painted a bleak picture of the future for fashion if the sector continues with business as usual, a new study has found, but say a sustainable industry is possible within 16 years if radical change happens.

Sainbury's clothing sales take hit as H1 profit slumps

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UK supermarket retailer Sainsbury's has seen its clothing sales fall in the first half, as it revealed a slump in group earnings hurt by phased cost savings and tough weather comparisons.

B.Riley sets up fashion brand investment portfolio

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Financial services company B.Riley Financial is building a brand investment portfolio after investing $116.5m to acquire the licenses of six clothing brands, as well as joining Bluestar Alliance as an investor in the Hurley brand.

Adidas on course for "record" year, confirms FY

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German sporting goods giant Adidas has inked a deal with International Space Station (ISS) US National Laboratory to explore production innovation and sustainability, and says it is on track for "another record year."

Sainbury's clothing sales take hit as group profit slumps

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UK retailer Sainsbury's saw clothing sales fall in the first half as it revealed a slump in group earnings hurt by phased cost savings and tough weather comparisons.

Sustainable fashion industry possible within 16 years, report

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Global apparel industry experts have painted a bleak picture of the future for fashion if the sector continues with business as usual, a new study has found, but say a sustainable industry is possible within 16 years if radical change happens.

US trade deficit with China narrows in September

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The US trade deficit in goods and services was down 4.5% in September from a month earlier, as both exports and imports dropped - with China seeing its gap narrow slightly.

Superdry turnaround underway amid H1 sales drop

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Despite ongoing efforts to turnaround its business, UK clothing retailer Superdry today (7 November) booked a double-digit drop in group revenue in the first half of the year. 

B.Riley establishes clothing brand investment portfolio

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B. Riley Financial has acquired the licenses of six clothing brands and invested in Bluestar Alliance's acquisition of the Hurley brand as it looks to provide balance to its more volatile businesses.

New partnership to help speed supply chain mapping

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The Common Objective (CO) sustainability-focused information and sourcing network is teaming up with the Sourcemap platform so that its users can create digital maps of their supply chains.

PrimaLoft cuts carbon emissions in insulation production

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Outdoor apparel specialist Patagonia will be the first brand to use insulation produced using the new PrimaLoft PURE manufacturing technique said to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 48%.

Rabu, 06 November 2019

Tariffs cost China $1.19bn in US apparel and textile exports

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China has lost an estimated US$1.19bn in potential textile and apparel shipments to the US in the first half of the year as a result of the punitive tariffs imposed by President Trump.

M&S clothing woes continue to weigh on profits

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Shares in Marks & Spencer Group (M&S) remained up by more than 3.5% today (6 November) as the retailer said it is "making up for lost time" in its clothing and home business despite a fall in the segment's sales in the first half of its financial year.

Clarks to reduce UK and US focus as losses widen

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UK footwear group C&J Clark International, which trades as Clarks, has revealed wider full-year losses as it battles unfavourable currency movements, significant footfall declines, and challenges in its two key markets.

Gap and Arvind eliminate fresh water at India denim mill

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Arvind Limited's denim manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad in India is operating entirely with reclaimed water as part of ongoing efforts with US specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc to reduce the amount of water used in the apparel production pipeline.

Vince buys Rebecca Taylor & Parker brands for US$19.7m

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Upmarket apparel and accessories company Vince Holding Corp has acquired contemporary women's brands Rebecca Taylor and Parker for US$19.7m.

Mothercare to close all UK stores putting 2,800 jobs at risk

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Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare is to close all 79 of its UK stores and shift its focus to its international business, with the potential loss of around 2,800 jobs.

Damart to increase apparel collections with PLM

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Damart, the French brand specialising in thermal wear for women, men and children, has invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to structure its product development process and ultimately help it move from two to four collections a year.

3D printing speeds prototyping at Camper shoes

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Spanish footwear brand Camper is using 3D printing to streamline its creative process by enabling its designers and engineers to produce three-dimensional prototypes on a daily basis.

Danish brand Masai FSC certifiied for wood-based fibres

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Masai Copenhagen has become the first Danish fashion brand to gain FSC certification across its supply chain for wood-based fibre products such as viscose.

Selasa, 05 November 2019

Ralph Lauren digital product IDs to drive supply chain efficiency

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US apparel giant Ralph Lauren Corporation (RLC) is introducing Digital Product Identities (IDs) for tens of millions of Ralph Lauren products in a move that will provide supply chain insight to help drive efficiency around orders and inventory.

Tapestry upbeat despite Q1 Kate Spade sales slump

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Accessories business Tapestry remains optimistic on the year ahead, having maintained its Fiscal 2020 outlook, despite launching an in-depth review of the business to address growth opportunities amid an 83% drop in first-quarter earnings as charges in the period took a toll.

Mali now eligible for AGOA third-country fabric provision

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The US has designated west African country Mali as a lesser-developed beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

H&M CEO fast fashion comments "misguided"

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H&M Group CEO, Karl-Johan Persson, has been called out by a labour rights group over comments he made in a recent interview warning of the "terrible social consequences" if consumers were to ditch fast fashion amid concerns about the climate crisis.

Hugo Boss shares slip on Q3 profit tumble

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A challenging market environment in both North America and Hong Kong has weighed on third quarter earnings at Hugo Boss in the third quarter, but the German fashion brand expects a "significant" increase in earnings in the fourth quarter.

Vietnam garment and textile exports up 9% in 10 months

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Vietnam's textile and apparel exports rose by nearly 9% in the first ten months of the year, new figures show, with the numbers supporting claims the country will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the US-China trade war as fashion firms move to alternative sourcing destinations.

Low-price focus drives profitable 50th year for Primark

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Value fashion giant Primark has marked its 50th year of trading with better buying and favourable exchange rates helping to deliver an 8% increase in profit.

Lingerie maker Ariela & Associates acquires Curvy Couture

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US intimate apparel company Ariela & Associates International (AAI) has purchased Curvy Couture, a full figure intimate apparel brand.

Nicole Miller upgrades to cloud-based PLM to manage growth

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Global fashion and lifestyle brand Nicole Miller is upgrading its product lifecycle management (PLM) system to a cloud-based solution to improve supply chain visibility and manage growth.

Senin, 04 November 2019

Thailand loses US GSP preferential trade status

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Thailand has lost Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade privileges with the US on a raft of items, including dresses and footwear parts, due to the country's failure to provide internationally-recognised worker rights.

Discussions underway on Uzbekistan forced labour in cotton

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Worker rights group the Cotton Campaign has met with the government of Uzbekistan in Washington to discuss reforms to end forced labour in Uzbekistan's cotton harvest.

Mothercare to appoint administrators for UK business

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Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare has announced it will appoint administrators to its UK business in a move it says marks a "necessary step" in the restructuring and refinancing of the group.

Cotton Campaign, Uzbekistan deepen dialogue on forced labour

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The Cotton Campaign has met with the government of Uzbekistan in Washington to discuss reform efforts to end forced labour in Uzbekistan's cotton harvest, which is currently underway.

Thailand loses US trade privileges on clothing items

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Thailand has lost trade privileges with the US on a raft of items, including dresses and footwear parts, under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) due to the country's failure to provide internationally-recognised worker rights.

Brexit biggest challenge facing SME retailers

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Britain's negotiations to exit the European Union (EU) are the biggest challenge facing small and medium-sized (SME) retailers over the next 12 months, new research has found, with many saying they are unprepared for Brexit.

Cameroon stripped of AGOA benefits for human rights violations

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US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to strip the Central African country of Cameroon of its benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) over "persistent gross violations of internationally recognized human rights".

Mothercare to appoint administrators for UK operations

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Mother and baby products retailer Mothercare has announced it will appoint administrators to its UK business in a move it says marks a "necessary step" in the restructuring and refinancing of the group.

Authentic Brands Group completes Barneys New York acquisition

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Authentic Brands Group (ABG) - owner of labels including Volcom, Camuto Group, Juicy Couture, Aeropostale and Nautica - has completed its purchase of the intellectual property of Barneys New York.

Cobalt Fashion knitwear start-up targets low MOQs

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22 Factor, a knitwear lifestyle start-up powered by Fung Group-owned Cobalt Fashion, has unveiled an on-demand 3D knitting service targetting designers and brands that want to produce garments in smaller quantities and minimise excessive production.

Declining consumer confidence weighing on cotton trade

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The US-China trade war is expected to weigh on global cotton consumption and trade in 2019/20, new estimates show, with prices under heavy pressure for the remainder of the year.

Jumat, 01 November 2019

Dressbarn new owner to refresh website

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Ascena Retail Group has sold the intellectual property assets of its Dressbarn brand to a subsidiary of Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC and has begun the process of transitioning its e-commerce business to the firm. 

Gildan to move textile & sewing production out of Mexico

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Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear is to close its Mexican manufacturing operations in a move it says will affect about 1,700 employees as it shifts its sewing and textile equipment to existing facilities in Central America and the Caribbean Basin.

Dressbarn new owner to launch revamped website in New Year

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Ascena Retail Group has sold the intellectual property assets of its Dressbarn brand to a subsidiary of Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC and has begun the process of transitioning its e-commerce business to the firm. 

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include Levi Strauss, Adidas and C&A leading a new ranking of green supply chains in China, a look at how blockchain can alleviate the challenges facing the fashion supply chain, Nike leads a new pledge to prohibit shipping through the Arctic Ocean, and 24 more companies join Kering's Fashion Pact.

UK faces legal action over Uzbek cotton imports

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Legal action has been filed against the UK government by two human rights groups to try and stop imports of cotton harvested with forced labour from Uzbekistan.

Shape-changing textiles powered only by body heat

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a temperature-responsive textile that can change shape to conform to irregularly shaped parts of the body and is powered only by body heat.

All US cotton to have forensic verification of origin

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Cotton USA has partnered with supply chain traceability specialist Oritain to provide industry leading, forensic verification of origin for all US cotton.

Top stories on just-style in October...

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Top stories on just-style in October included the news that BonmarchĂ© has fallen into administration, a look at the long-term goal of Levi Strauss & Co to use only as much water as replenishes naturally wherever it is operating, plans by British surfwear brand Finisterre to package garments in marine-safe bags, and the move by the Trump administration to pause the October tariff hike.

Charting a course for change on purchasing practices

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The issue of poor purchasing practices has dogged the global apparel industry for two decades. Yet rather than getti...