Jumat, 28 Mei 2021

Charting a course for change on purchasing practices

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The issue of poor purchasing practices has dogged the global apparel industry for two decades. Yet rather than getting better and things improving, they seem to be getting worse.

Accelerating Circularity launches European project

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Accelerating Circularity is launching a new project in Europe building on the success of its work to research, map, model and linking circular textile-to-textile systems in the United States.

Brands back consumer-facing transparency programme

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Columbia Sportswear, H&M, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are among the names backing a transparency programme that aims to provide a consistent way for brands, retailers and manufacturers to share sustainability information on apparel and footwear products.

Kering outlines holistic approach to circularity

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French luxury goods group Kering has outlined its next steps towards a circular economy, which will include supporting new business models designed to keep clothes in circulation for the longest possible time, and designing products and materials that are durable and can be made again.

VF vows to tackle child labour in apparel supply chain

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VF Corporation pledged to protect children's rights and eliminate child labour throughout its global apparel supply chain by 2025.

Artistic Milliners trials farm-to-fashion cotton traceability

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Denim major Artistic Milliners is teaming up with Retraced's blockchain-based solution to trace and track its Pakistan-based cotton production from farm to finished garment.

Gap Inc Q1 rebound puts it back on track

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After a year of pandemic-induced tumult, Gap has posted some very strong numbers which, overall, more than put it back on track. Compared to the first quarter of 2020, overall sales grew by a shade over 89%. And compared to the same period in 2019, sales rose by 7.7% or US$285m in cash terms.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include an interview with outgoing International Apparel Federation president Han Bekke on why the organisation's mission is more important now than ever before, and a look at how clothes recycling options are a low-cost opportunity for retailers to boost their sustainability credentials. Elsewhere, Marks & Spencer is to close another 30 stores, while forced labour, sustainability and trade policies will be key aims of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementation. 

Busana implements PLM to meet customer demand

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Indonesian apparel manufacturer Busana Apparel Group has invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to help streamline product development and costing for rapid response.

Kamis, 27 Mei 2021

Greenpeace investigation finds Amazon destroying unsold stock

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Environmental activists Greenpeace say they have again found Amazon to be destroying unsold goods, including garments, at a facility in Germany, flouting recently passed laws.

Crystal denim fabrics get third life under new collection

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Crystal International Group is taking circularity to new heights with its latest denim collection which is made from circular fabrics and sees the cut waste upcycled into other apparel and accessories. 

Dutch AGT breaks down assessment criterion

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The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile (AGT) has expanded its assessment framework with a practical explanation of each assessment criterion to clarify what is expected of participating companies.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit to tackle 'Prosperity vs. Growth'

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This year's digital edition of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, CFS+, will feature an entirely new line-up of voices that have never taken part in the event before, each addressing the theme 'Prosperity vs. Growth'.

Stahl gains ZDHC Level 3 for performance coatings

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Leather chemicals and coatings company Stahl has been awarded ZDHC Level 3 for a range of performance coatings from its synthetic and coatings portfolio.  

Textile Exchange grows Material Change programme

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Textile Exchange's Material Change Index programme has seen its membership grow by 10% in the last year, with the greatest participation growth from within the apparel and footwear sub-sector.

Levi Strauss adopts measurement solution to reduce returns

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E-commerce measurement solutions firm MySize has teamed with Levi Strauss & Co to integrate its ID widget into the jeans giant's Turkey business to help drastically reduce return rates.

Rabu, 26 Mei 2021

Marks & Spencer to close 30 stores amid GBP201m loss

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UK clothing, homeware and food retailer Marks & Spencer is to close another 30 stores after recording a GBP201m (US$284.6m) loss and a sales decline of almost a third thanks to lockdowns.

UN agency backs blockchain toolkit for sustainability claims

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56 countries in Europe, North America and Asia are backing a new toolkit that provides traceability and transparency for any garment or item of footwear from raw components to point of purchase.

Consumers are choosing brands with sustainable practices

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US consumers believe it is important companies act sustainably and are willing to pay a premium for brands that demonstrate this, with Patagonia, The North Face and Adidas all scoring highly in the new Stifel Sustainable Lifestyle Brands Index.

APAC to lead global footwear market growth through 2024

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The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the global footwear market. However, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounted for 32.9% of the global footwear market in 2019 and is forecast to contribute nearly 40% of sales in 2024, backed by strong growth markets like India, the Philippines and China, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.  

Bestseller steps closer to sustainable cotton goal

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Danish fashion retailer Bestseller says 84% of its total cotton consumption in 2020 was sourced more sustainably in 2020, with organic cotton accounting for 23%.

Guess to further ties with Gen Z with new project

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The European arm of US fashion retailer Guess Inc is striving to deepen its connection with its crucial Gen Z consumer base with the launch of a new project in collaboration with the Lifestyle-Tech Competence Center (LTCC) and software provider Microsoft.

Twine Solutions raises $28m to scale digital dyeing tech

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Israel technology firm Twine Solutions, which claims to have created the first technology of its kind for digitally dyeing thread on-demand, has raised US$28m to scale global installations of its newly released TS-1800 Gen2.

Eastman to boost Naia production capacity

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Speciality materials maker Eastman is increasing its capacity to produce Naia filament yarn at its Barcelona, Spain, site in a move that will support new brand adoptions of Naia in womenswear fashion.

Pertex develops online fabric platform for efficiency

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Performance fabric maker Pertex has developed an online platform aimed at building a closer relationship and deeper collaboration with its brand partners.

World Cotton Research Conference postponed for second time

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The World Cotton Research Conference (WCRC-7) has been delayed by a year for a second time due to ongoing pandemic uncertainty.

Wolverine makes lead appointments to drive global growth

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Casual footwear and apparel brand Wolverine World Wide has made a number of executive appointments in a bid to expand international growth.

Australian cotton investment reaches AUD150m milestone

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Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) have reached a combined investment of more than AUD150m in research to ensure the long-term profitability and viability of Australian cotton.

Selasa, 25 Mei 2021

Forced labour and sustainability key aims of USMCA implementation

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Forced labour, sustainability and trade policies will all feature in the ongoing implementation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), in addition to bolstering supply chains in the areas of clean and emerging technologies.

C&A to expand digital and sustainable production in Europe

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Fashion retailer C&A is to expand digital and sustainable production in the heart of Europe with the help of a new innovation factory in Germany.

Bangladesh RMG sector to get new innovation centre

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A new centre for innovation, efficiency and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is to be developed in Bangladesh to enhance the competitiveness of the country's ready-made garment (RMG) industry.

Mothercare anticipates small FY profit

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UK mother and baby goods retailer Mothercare expects to report a small profit for the financial year, against previous guidance of a small loss.

Primark launches recycled cotton capsule collection

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Value clothing retailer Primark has launched a capsule collection in partnership with material sciences company Recover, with the new range partially made from recycled cotton sourced from unused fabric waste and recycled clothes.

Ted Baker extends credit facility to continue transformation

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UK high street fashion chain Ted Baker has signed an extension to its revolving credit facility with its existing lending syndicate to enable it to continue with delivery of its transformation plan.

Dynamic Yield and Leaf partner to help brands tailor product

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Optimisation platform Dynamic Yield has partnered with in-store customer engagement platform Leaf to provide an integration that allows brands to tailor products, offers and messages at the point of sale (POS).

UK competition watchdog drafts green fashion guidance

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The UK competition watchdog has set out its views on the types of misleading environmental claims made about products - including clothing -that could break the law, and is seeking views on draft guidance for businesses about 'green' claims. 

Senin, 24 Mei 2021

Offers invited for Arcadia Group fashion brand

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Offers are being invited for the Arcadia Group fashion brand, in addition to the intellectual property and branding of UK retailer Outfit, which will be auctioned off this week.

Textiles Circularity Centre opens its doors

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A UK government-funded textiles hub that explores methods to turn post-consumer textiles into renewable feedstocks and develop new supply chains is set to launch today (24 May).

Tech firm harnesses CT scanning for first 3D imagery of a real garment

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Tech firm So Real has partnered with a fashion manufacturer Eton Shirts to produce what it claims is the world's first 3D visualisation of a real garment using CT scanning technology.

Nike leads the field in new ESG benchmark

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Sporting giant Nike Inc has taken the top spot amongst its apparel and footwear contemporaries in a new ranking recognising leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance amongst the 1,000 largest US public companies.

Wolf & Badger is now a B Corporation

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Multi-channel retailer Wolf & Badger claims to have become the first and only online marketplace in the UK to become certified as a B Corporation.

Dynamic Yield, Leaf partner to help brands tailor product

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Optimisation platform Dynamic Yield has partnered with in-store customer engagement platform Leaf to provide an integration that allows brands to tailor products, offers, and messages at the point of sale (POS).

US bill to tackle online counterfeits reintroduced

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed the reintroduction of the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act - a move it says is a step towards ensuring all platforms address the issue of counterfeits.

Jumat, 21 Mei 2021

UK bill to tackle online counterfeits reintroduced

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed the reintroduction of the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act - a move it says is a step towards ensuring all platforms address the issue of counterfeits.

International Apparel Federation names next president

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The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has named Cem Altan, founder of Aycem Textiles, as its next president - replacing Han Bekke who has been in the post for the past five years.

New study shows 21m US jobs depend on imports

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Eight US business organisations - including those representing apparel and footwear brands, retailers and importers - have released an economic impact study showing that imports support more than 21 million American jobs.

Sales surge at UK clothing retailers as stores reopen

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UK retail sales grew sharply in April as non-essential stores reopened and consumers flocked to the high street, sending sales at clothing retailers surging by almost 70% month-on-month - narrowing the gap with pre-pandemic levels.

Hoka and Ugg drive "exceptional" year for Deckers Brands

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US footwear group Deckers Brands is eyeing sales of U$3bn for the year ahead on the back of a near 50% hike in sales for the final quarter of Fiscal 2021.

Ralph Lauren swings to FY loss

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While it is good to see Ralph Lauren just about back in growth, the latest results point to the fact the company is not enjoying the fruits of recovery in the same way that other retailers and brands are doing.

Kingpins to host live New York show in December

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Denim trade show Kingpins is preparing to bring its physical New York show back for the winter - but has cancelled its next Amsterdam event.

ZDHC boosts accuracy of leather wastewater guidelines

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The ZDHC Foundation, which is working to reduce the chemical footprint of the textile and clothing industry, has updated its ZDHC Leather Wastewater Guidelines Addendum to improve the accuracy of testing and reduce the need for confirmation testing.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include a look at how domestic orders in India's apparel industry have collapsed amid the country's second Covid-19 wave, and why the global textile sector has been able to bounce back from adversity time and again. Elsewhere, a Uniqlo shipment has been blocked in the US over concerns its supply chain has links to Xinjiang in China, PVH Corp is joining a project to tackle undernutrition in female workers in Bangladesh, and a new report explores how the pandemic has impacted workers in the South Asian country's garment sector. 

Japanese fashion brands on show at new digital event

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Digital wholesale platform Joor is teaming up with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETO) to present 'Showcase Japan,' a virtual fashion event for retail buyers.

Kamis, 20 Mei 2021

Avery Dennison debuts digital care label for apparel

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Avery Dennison has launched a complete digital care label solution, linked to an app that details how the specific garment was produced and how it should be looked after.

Boohoo to partially link bonuses to sustainability progress

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UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group is to link 15% of its senior executive remuneration incentives to Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) improvements - a move that has been hailed by the chairman of the government's Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).

Avery Dennison helps close the loop with digital care label

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Avery Dennison has launched a complete digital care label solution, linked to an app that details how the specific garment was produced and how it should be looked after.

Project to build digital infrastructure for textile recycling

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A new project will address the challenges of the current textile sorting system with the research leading to an open digital platform to match textile waste from sorters with recyclers, enabling their alignment and building infrastructure towards greater circularity in the years to come.

Spinnova moves to close the leather loop with new textile

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Finnish sustainable fibre producer Spinnova has partnered with KT Trading, the primary leather partner and supplier to global shoe brand Ecco, to develop a new circular textile made from leather waste, without harmful chemicals.

N Brown FY sales slide as Covid bites

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Online clothing, footwear and homewares retailer N Brown Group saw group revenue tumble by 13% for the full year, as the company was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Performance textile firm Kingwhale commits to recycled fibres

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Performance textile firm Kingwhale is better positioning itself to recycle discarded resources to develop new, reusable textiles, in turn, minimizing carbon emissions and its reliance on petrochemicals.

Texworld and Apparel Sourcing to make LA debut

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Texworld New York City and Apparel Sourcing New York City will debut on the west coast this September as trade show organiser Messe Frankfurt has partnered with LA Textile.

LFX acquires FNX Technologies to speed 3D product imaging

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LFX, the digital incubator offshoot of sourcing giant Li & Fung, has acquired the remaining stake in FNX Technologies, a North American-based, apparel 3D render automation startup.

Bestseller found to have acted responsibly in Myanmar

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An independent investigation into Bestseller's activities in Myanmar has found the fashion company complied with sanctions and has not cooperated with the military, with the retailer being urged to resume production as a "humanitarian catastrophe" looms.

Rabu, 19 Mei 2021

US blocks Fast Retailing shipment on "Xinjiang links"

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The US blocked a shipment from Fast Retailing's Uniqlo brand in January on the back of concerns its supply chain has ties to forced labour in Xinjiang, China.

Tchibo second Accord signatory to commit to new agreement

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German retailer Tchibo has become the second signatory of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh to commit to new legally-binding agreement on garment worker safety.

Bestseller found to have acted responsibly in Myanmar

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An independent investigation into Bestseller's activities in Myanmar has found the fashion company complied with sanctions and has not cooperated with the military, with the retailer being urged to resume production as a "humanitarian catastrophe" looms.

Wrangler furthers outdoor footprint with new women's line

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US denim brand Wrangler has extended its outdoor apparel offering to female consumers in the US, with a new collection in which all products incorporate recycled polyester.

PVH to improve nutrition for Bangladesh's female RMG workers

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Apparel giant PVH Corp has embarked on a new partnership to help tackle undernutrition in the ready-made garment (RMG) industry by introducing essential nutrition services and support for working mothers and pregnant women in its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh.

US-China tariff burden hurts US importers and consumers

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New data appears to confirm concerns that the burden of punitive US-China tariffs has fallen mostly on US businesses and consumers. 

Superdry tops Europe's Climate Leaders list

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UK clothing retailer Superdry has topped the Financial Times 'Europe's Climate Leaders' listing, with Burberry and H&M also listed in the top 20.

New Balance adopts reusable packaging for samples

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Footwear firm New Balance has partnered with sustainable packaging and delivery specialist Returnity on an efficient and environmentally-friendly system to ship samples to and from partners.

ELeather debuts material collection to inspire recycling

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UK company ELeather Group has launched a new material collection designed to highlight the need to repurpose and recycle whenever possible.

DeSL productivity tool streamlines fashion development

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Software firm Discover e-Solutions (DeSL) has launched a productivity tool for improving and streamlining fashion development.

Selasa, 18 Mei 2021

M&S names joint COOs in management shake-up

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British retailer Marks & Spencer has named two new joint chief operating officers in a realignment of its leadership team as it progresses with its three-phase transformation programme.

Brands have a role to play in keeping India's garment workers safe

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Global fashion brands and governments have a role to play in keeping garment workers safe in the face of the current wave of Covid-19 infections hitting South Asia countries, particularly India, a campaign group has said.

90% of Puma products to be made with green materials by 2025

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German sportswear brand Puma has promised that nine out of ten products will be made with more sustainable materials by 2025

Shoe Zone widens H1 loss on Covid impact

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Shares in Shoe Zone were down by more than 9% this morning (18 May) after the retailer widened its net loss for the first half of the year and saw slides by 41%

Nudie Jeans confident green focus will boost market position

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Ethical jean maker Nudie Jeans says it is confident its long-term focus on sustainable services gives it an upper hand in the market post-Covid-19.

Cegid opens data centre in China to help retailers with local laws

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European software provider Cegid has opened a data centre in China to help UK retailers with stores locally to adhere to strict data privacy laws introduced across the mainland.

Ozak Tekstil boosts speed with digital cutting solution

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Turkish ready-made garment manufacturer Özak Tekstil has invested in a new digital cutting solution from Gerber Technology it says will shorten the production cycle while improving the overall quality of the final product.

AAFA issues 22nd edition of Restricted Substance List

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released the latest version of its Restricted Substance List (RSL), listing banned or restricted chemicals and substances in finished apparel, footwear, and home textile products around the world.

Denmark's Ganni uses RFID for inventory visibility

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Fast-growing Danish fashion brand Ganni is tapping into radio-frequency identification (RFID) to achieve full inventory visibility.

Pakistan supplier Combined Fabrics boosts technology investment

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Pakistan knitted garment supplier Combined Fabric is furthering its partnership with fashion technology provider Tukatech to expand its cutting capacity to help improve quality and cut costs.

Senin, 17 Mei 2021

Diesel produces longer-lasting denim collection

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Denim brand Diesel is taking on the next chapter in its sustainability initiative with the launch of a new line made up of evergreen and longer-lasting denim items.

Covid-19 surge puts India clothing sector on the rack

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The ability of India's clothing industry to serve overseas buyers has been devastated by the country's ongoing second Covid-19 wave, with a collapse in domestic orders, workers fleeing urban areas and disrupted upstream supplies slashing industry capacity.

Future of fashion will be smarter, more agile and personal

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The future of apparel production will be smarter, more agile, and more personal with more product made closer to home, according to a group of experts speaking at the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) 'Survival of the Smartest' digital conference.

How the pandemic hit Bangladesh's garment workers

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The global pandemic meant the Bangladesh garment industry was hit by the closure of markets, suspended shipments, delayed payments and pay cuts, a new report has found, which offers recommendations for brands, unions and the government going forward.

Sedex launches tool in bid to combat forced labour

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Responsible business organisation Sedex is launching a new tool to support businesses in efforts to assess the risk of forced labour and combat human rights issues in supply chains.

Lost Stock adopts new approach to clothes shopping

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Lost Stock, a UK initiative launched to support garment workers impacted by Covid-19 in Bangladesh, has launched a new model for buying clothes that it hopes will create long-term change in the fashion industry.

Network aims to drive advancement of SDGs

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A new online platform has launched for fashion industry stakeholders, governments, and NGOs to showcase actions, report progress, and share solutions accelerating the sector's contribution to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. 

Spinnova begins construction on new smart factory

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Finnish sustainable fibre producer Spinnova and wood pulp producer Suzano have begun construction of their joint venture smart factory, which they say marks the first step to scaling production of Spinnova's sustainable bio-based fibre to 1m tonnes annually within ten years.

American Eagle Outfitters debuts Jeans Redesign collection

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US apparel brand American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Jeans Redesign project and developed a collection in line with its membership to the initiative, which aims to help fashion brands and manufacturers transform the way they produce jeans by tackling waste, pollution, and the use of harmful practices.

Jumat, 14 Mei 2021

US clothing retailers see demand wane in April

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US retail sales in April were virtually unchanged from their strong performance the month before and grew dramatically year-over-year as the economic recovery continues - although demand for clothing waned.

Brands urged to back new binding safety pact in Bangladesh

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More calls have come urging global fashion brands and retailers to commit to a new binding safety agreement to continue the work of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh.

Walmart to acquire Zeekit virtual fit platform

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US retail giant Walmart plans to acquire Israeli start-up Zeekit, which combines fashion and technology through a virtual fitting room platform to enhance customer and social experience.

Boohoo's latest line uses 95% recycled polyester

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UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo has launched the first of its 'Ready for the Future' product lines, with all material in the collection using 95% recycled polyester and 5% elastane made from plastic that could have otherwise gone to waste.

$1m budget boost to develop Australia fashion trademark

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Australia's federal government has allocated AUD1m (US$0.77m) in funding to help develop an Australian fashion certification trade mark.

Budget boost to develop Australia fashion certification trademark

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Australia's federal government has allocated AUD1m (US$0.77m) in funding to help develop an Australian fashion certification trade mark.

Asket teams on circular take-back apparel scheme

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Swedish fashion label Asket is furthering its relationship with returns start-up Returnado to help brands extend the lifecycle of their products and take a more circular approach to consumption.

Reconomy to drive green retail returns with ReBound buy

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Waste management specialist Reconomy has acquired ReBound, the technology platform that helps retailers to manage their returns more sustainably.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include a look at how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the upstream apparel supply chain, and why Cambodia's garment sector has been left reeling from the latest lockdown restrictions. Elsewhere, Ralph Lauren is to sell its Club Monaco brand, L Brands is to spin off Victoria's Secret into an independent publicly-traded company, and Bangladesh's clothing industry is set to benefit from five new upstream textile factories.

More fashion stakeholders join MacArthur Foundation network

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The Fashion Institute of Technology and apparel logistics firm ACS Clothing are among ten new members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network, which is working to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

Kamis, 13 Mei 2021

Bangladesh Accord unions to withdraw from RMG Council

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UNI Global Union and IndustriAll Global Union, the labour signatories of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, have given notice to withdraw from the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) on 1 June.

New fund targets $10m to support female supply chain workers

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A new collaborative funding initiative backed by the charitable arms of apparel giants Gap Inc, PVH Corp, H&M, VF Corp, and Ralph Lauren aims to raise at least US$10m to support women in global value chains.

India's garment and textile exports slide on Covid disruptions

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India's garment industry saw its textile and apparel exports drop by nearly 13% in the last year, new figures shows.

Ralph Lauren to offload Club Monaco

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Ralph Lauren is to sell its Club Monaco brand to global private equity firm Regent, LP as the US fashion company increases its focus on its core namesake brands.

3D adoption in denim will grow as sustainability gathers pace

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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the adoption of 3D design technologies with experts believing this is only the start as more brands look to operate more sustainably.

Allbirds & Adidas running shoe slashes carbon footprint

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Sustainable footwear and apparel company Allbirds and German sportswear giant Adidas have revealed the prototype of the first product from their collaboration - which they claim has been created with 63% less emissions than a comparable running shoe.

Delta Galil swings to Q1 profit as sales rise 25%

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Israel-based apparel manufacturer Delta Galil Industries has moved to a profit for the first quarter as sales rose by 25% on last year.

Vinted raises EUR250m in funding for global expansion

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European secondhand fashion marketplace Vinted has raised EUR250m (US$301m) in Series F funding to accelerate its growth and invest in the company's technology.

AMSilk raises EUR29m to accelerate industrial scale-up

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Industrial supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers AMSilk GmbH has successfully closed a EUR29m (US$35m) Series C fundraise, led by Novo Growth, the growth equity arm of Novo Holdings.

Victoria's Secret to go public under new plans

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Victoria's Secret will become an independent publicly-traded company under new plans to separate the brand from Bath and Body Works, its owner L Brands has announced.

Rabu, 12 Mei 2021

HanesBrands eyes $7.4bn in revenue by 2024 under new strategy

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T-shirt and activewear maker HanesBrands has outlined its 'Full Potential' three-year growth plan, designed to drive about US$1.2bn in incremental revenue and expand operating margins to 14.3% by 2024.

UK online clothing sales continue to rebound

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Despite the easing of lockdown, online retail showed positive growth in April, with clothing sales continuing their reversal in fortunes as consumers anticipated the return of social occasions.

People and planet key to resilient post-Covid fashion industry

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Fashion executives are being urged to place people and the planet at the core of their business models to help rebuild resilient and sustainable businesses post-Covid-19.

HanesBrands eyes $7.4bn in revenue by 2024 under new growth plan

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T-shirt and activewear maker HanesBrands has outlined its 'Full Potential' three-year growth plan, designed to drive about US$1.2bn in incremental revenue and expand operating margins to 14.3% by 2024.

New guidelines to safeguard organic cotton

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The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has released new guidelines to provide the textile sector with a key tool for safeguarding the integrity of organic cotton at seed level.

Los Angeles apparel contractor found in violation of Labor Act

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A Los Angeles garment contractor has been found to be paying its workers below what they have earned and to have violated record-keeping requirements.

M&S employs Blue Yonder for cost, stock efficiencies

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British retailer Marks & Spencer has been working with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) specialist Blue Yonder to reduce costs and improve stock flow by re-engineering its end-to-end supply chain.

UK retailers smash 2020 emissions reduction target

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Leading UK retailers have smashed 2020 carbon reduction targets, with emissions almost halving since 2005, new data shows.

Scott Sports centralises systems with PLM

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International sports brand Scott Sports has invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to harmonise product data and processes across its entire infrastructure to create a central base for improved workflows.

Bhartiya International becomes Chem-Map approved partner

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Indian leather goods maker Bhartiya International Ltd has become a Eurofins Chem-MAP approved partner following a chemical management audit.

Selasa, 11 Mei 2021

Victoria's Secret to go public under new plans

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Victoria's Secret will become an independent publicly-traded company under new plans to separate the brand from Bath and Body Works, its owner L Brands has announced.

Policy change could help fashion clean up its sustainability act

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Investment and policy change will help the global fashion industry improve its sustainability performance, but brands should also not wait for the perfect solution and act now, according to speakers at a recent webinar hosted by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA).

Joules raises FY outlook on store and digital growth

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British lifestyle brand Joules anticipates the group's revenue and profit before tax for the 2021 full-year will be ahead of current analyst consensus expectations of GBP187m (US$264.5m) in revenue and GBP4.1m in pre-tax profit before exceptional items.

Cotton made in Africa now used in more than 276m items

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Some 60 retailers and brands brought a record 276m Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)-labelled textiles to market in 2020 - a 120% increase over the previous year.

UK clothing maker eyes 40% productivity boost with new tech

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UK textile manufacturer Cookson & Clegg (C&C) is expecting a 40% productivity boost through a digital transformation project.

Chemicals firm Devan adds to bio-based textile finishes

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Textile innovator Devan Chemicals has added two more products to its range of bio-based textile finishes.

Coats unveils biodegradable thread

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Industrial thread maker Coats has developed a new biodegradable thread to support customers' sustainability agendas.

Supply chain platform Fashinza expands global reach to US

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Global B2B apparel supply chain platform Fashinza is expanding its global reach to the US where it is partnering with a number of leading brands.

PacSun names new co-CEOs in leadership reshuffle

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Specialty retailer PacSun has announced a leadership transition whereby Alfred Chang, PacSun president, and Michael Relich, interim CEO of parent company PSEB Group, will be elevated to co-CEOs.

Senin, 10 Mei 2021

Apparel sector slow on AI uptake

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The apparel sector has been identified as one of the slowest when it comes to the adoption of future technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, according to a new study by GlobalData.

JD Sports snaps up menswear retailer Oi Polloi

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Sports retail giant JD Sports has acquired Manchester-based cult clothing brand Oi Polloi.

Authentic Brands Group and Sparc to acquire Eddie Bauer

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Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and Sparc Group have inked a deal to acquire outdoor outfitter Eddie Bauer from PSEB Group, an operating company owned by Golden Gate Capital.

New study trials digital tags to measure clothing use

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A new project has been launched to determine whether tracing technologies can be used to generate data on the durability of a garment and incentivise clothing manufacturers to make clothes that are used more often and for longer.

Delta Apparel Q2 surpasses expectations

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Activewear and lifestyle apparel maker Delta Apparel has reported stronger than expected financial results for its second quarter, with double-digit sales growth and profitability expansion in both business segments.

US trade deficit in goods rises 5.6% in March

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The US trade deficit in goods and services rose by 5.6% in March, reflecting an increase in the goods deficit of US$3.6bn and a decline in the services surplus of $0.3bn.

ABG and Sparc to acquire Eddie Bauer

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Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and Sparc Group have inked a deal to acquire outdoor outfitter Eddie Bauer from PSEB Group, an operating company owned by Golden Gate Capital.

US retail imports set new record as economy recovers

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Imports at major US retail container ports hit a new record this spring and volume during the first half of 2021 is expected to be a third higher than last year as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

3DLook partners with Dickie's to improve online fit

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Body data platform 3DLook has partnered with VF Corp's Dickies brand to launch a pilot that will enable customers to benefit from a personalised fitting experience on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global platform in China.

Jumat, 07 Mei 2021

JCPenney axes 650 jobs

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JCPenney has reduced its workforce by about 650 positions as it continues to focus on its turnaround under new owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management.

Joules establishes ESG-linked financing facility

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British lifestyle brand Joules has extended and converted its current credit facility with Barclays Bank to an Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) linked financing arrangement.

Tech tax threat would "punish" US apparel companies

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Plans by the Biden Administration to impose punitive tariffs of up to 25% on a raft of items - including textiles and clothing - imported from Australia, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom are being strongly opposed by US brands, retailers and importers.

Sainsbury's taps former John Lewis MD as clothing director

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UK supermarket group Sainsbury's has named Paula Nickolds, the former managing director of John Lewis, as its new general merchandise and clothing commercial director.

Timberland launches first products made with Haitian cotton

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Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is rolling out the first products made with Community Cotton fibre sourced from its supply chain in Haiti following its five-year journey to reintroduce cotton farming to the country.

Tapestry Q3 outpaces expectations

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Coach brand owner Tapestry Inc has returned to profit in the third quarter and outperformed its revenue outlook for the period with a 19% hike in sales.

Textile project to make Denmark circular frontrunner

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Some of Denmark's largest fashion and textile players have joined forces in a new recycling technology and circular design project whose ultimate aim is to recycle all textile waste in the country.

Sportswear specialism and DTC drive Adidas resilience

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Adidas's sportswear specialism has driven an impressive rebound from the impacts of Covid-19, as consumers' heightened interest in fitness and desire for comfortable apparel caused its revenue to increase by EUR887m to EUR5.27bn during Q1 FY2021.

Sateri to acquire Funing Aoyang viscose fibre business

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Viscose fibre producer Sateri is to acquire the viscose fibre business of Funing Aoyang Technology, in a move that will bring Sateri's total number of viscose mills in China to six and boost its annual production capacity to more than 1.8m tonnes.

Bangladesh workers most vulnerable to Covid-19 fallout

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With Bangladesh's second lockdown currently underway, new research offers recommendations on how brands and supply chains should respond to ensure the well-being of workers in the country's garment industry.

Avery Dennison sets 2050 net-zero ambition

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Avery Dennison has announced its ambition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 alongside a series of new sustainability goals for 2030.

Renewcell to work with Nouryon on sustainable textile recycling

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Swedish textile recycling company Renewcell is to use specialty chemicals and engineering solutions from Nouryon at its new plant in Sundsvall.

Top stories this week on just-style...

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Top stories this week on just-style include a look at how US apparel imports from China almost tripled in March compared to last year, and what Biden's first 100 days says about his approach to trade. Elsewhere, garment factories in Turkey can continue operating under the country's latest lockdown, and VF Corp is strengthening its engagement with Better Work.

Eurofins partners with BeVeg on vegan verification

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Vegan verification services provider Eurofins Chem-Map has been approved with US-based company BeVeg as a robust way of verifying products, materials and chemicals as vegan.

Kamis, 06 Mei 2021

Fabletics launches probe into Lesotho factory following abuse allegations

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Fabletics, the clothing line co-founded by actress Kate Hudson, has suspended operations at a factory in Lesotho following allegations of sexual and physical abuse.

Gildan moves to Q1 profit boosted by activewear sales

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Basic apparel maker Gildan Activewear has made a strong start to the year as it returned to profit in the first quarter and booked sales increases boosted by activewear.

Adidas harnesses data for 3D printed midsole

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German sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled a data-driven 3D printed performance running midsole designed to compress forward upon vertical impact, providing runners with an all-new experience.

Zalando hikes FY outlook on standout Q1

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German fashion e-tailer Zalando has upgraded its outlook for the financial year 2021 following what it called exceptionally strong and profitable growth in the first quarter, continued elevated growth levels in the second quarter, and a stable outlook for the second half of the year. 

Casualwear supports Hugo Boss as European lockdowns disrupt trade

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Hugo Boss experienced a continued sales decline during Q1 FY2021, with revenue falling by EUR58m to EUR497m (US$599m), despite being up against weak comparatives last year, when most markets were approaching the initial peak of the virus.

Nogin acquires ModCloth from Go Global Retail

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Nogin, a specialist in outsourced e-commerce for major fashion and consumer product companies, has acquired women's clothing company and online retailer ModCloth for an undisclosed sum from brand investment platform Go Global Retail.

Next ups central profit guidance on Q1 sales beat

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UK clothing and homeware retailer Next Plc has upped its central profit guidance for the year after reporting first-quarter sales that beat guidance.

Lenzing invests EUR200m to reduce emissions in China, Indonesia

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Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing is investing more than EUR200m (US$240m) to produce more environmentally-friendly speciality fibres at its production sites in China and Indonesia.

Apparel Impact Institute targets Italy for supply chain programme

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The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), an environmental accelerator for the apparel and footwear industries, has partnered with Italian non-profit Legambiente to implement its programme to accelerate and realise positive environmental impacts in Italy's supply chain.

Superdry FY revenues decline on Covid impact

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UK clothing retailer Superdry returned to growth in the fourth quarter of the year booking a 0.8% increase in revenues, but the impact of Covid battered full-year revenues.

US economy could see fastest growth since 1980s

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With more businesses reopening and bringing employees back to work, the US economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades.

Rabu, 05 Mei 2021

US apparel imports from China soar 174% in March

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US apparel imports continued to surge in March as retailers worked to meet increased consumer demand fuelled by federal stimulus checks and money saved by staying home for the best part of a year. Import data is also skewed by comparisons with last March, when the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold. China recorded by far the largest year-on-year growth, with apparel shipments to the US almost tripling.

Opinion: Covid hastens demise of big factories in poor countries

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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more regionalised, tech-driven manufacturing that is closer to consumers. For less-developed nations, this spells disaster.

Gap Inc to offload Intermix in latest Power Plan 2023 move

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US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has struck a deal to sell Intermix to private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners in another move under its Power Plan 2023, which sees the group focus on its core portfolio.

Brands urged to sign binding Bangladesh safety agreement

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The witness signatories to the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety say remaining safety hazards in Bangladeshi factories show that apparel brands must not abandon a binding safety programme.

Boohoo in FY beat as sales soar to GBP1.7bn

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UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group saw sales soar by more than 40% for the full year, surpassing its guidance for the period, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Vietnam and India pulling buyers away from China

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Vietnam is continuing to pull US buyers away from China, a new report has found, with India also a top favourite as companies increasingly look for alternative sourcing locations.

Call for policy consistency ahead of EU Industry Strategy review

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The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) says it welcomes the upcoming revision of the EU Industry Strategy but is urging consistency across EU policies as it grows increasingly concerned textile and apparel companies are facing significant challenges related to over-regulation and raising energy and supply costs.

Lindex launches water project for Bangladesh garment workers

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Swedish fashion retailer Lindex has launched a joint project in Bangladesh to increase access to clean drinking water and sanitation and improved hygiene in communities where textile workers live.

France to invest EUR68.5m in Ivory Coast cotton sector

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France is investing EUR68.5m (US$83.05m) over the next five years to boost cotton production in the Ivory Coast, according to reports.

Trade disputes likely to impact global cotton prices

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Global cotton prices might be influenced by more than traditional market fundamentals in the 2020/21 season, as trade disputes among major players continue and US restrictions on cotton from Xinjiang could put stress on global supply chains and their lack of transparency.

Debenhams prepares to close all doors for final time

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UK department store retailer Debenhams says all its remaining stores will permanently close on either 12 or 15 May.

France to invest EUR68.5m in Ivory Coast cotton sector development

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France is investing EUR68.5m (US$83.05m) over the next five years to boost cotton production in the Ivory Coast, according to reports.

M&S bolsters tech team to push omnichannel growth

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Marks & Spencer is creating 85 new roles to help drive omnichannel growth as part of its newly formed MS2 division under which the retailer is setting itself up to serve shoppers best digitally in the future, including reflecting the shift to online shopping driven by the pandemic.

Selasa, 04 Mei 2021

Turkey garment factories exempt from latest lockdown

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Garment factories in Turkey have been permitted to proceed with business as usual to prevent supply chain disruption - despite the rest of the country being in the midst of a two-week lockdown as the government attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Tesco rolls out finance scheme for green suppliers

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Tesco is rolling out an initiative that will see its supply base offered sustainability-linked supply chain finance, in a move the UK supermarket retailer hopes will encourage more suppliers to sign up to science-based emissions reduction targets.

Bangladesh says it is capable of continuing safety work

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The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) says the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC), which was set up to continue the achievements of the Accord on workplace safety, and the Bangladesh Government, is more than capable of ensuring the highest standards of monitoring and inspections.

L Catterton seals Birkenstock deal

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Private equity firm L Catterton and Financière Agache have completed their acquisition of German footwear brand Birkenstock.

Asos to explore on-demand textile production with Kornit

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Online fashion retailer Asos and its supplier Fashion-Enter Ltd are partnering with digital printing firm Kornit Digital to explore the future opportunities presented by on-demand manufacturing.

US textile industry calls for post-pandemic support

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The US textile industry says it has demonstrated enormous resiliency and value to the economy during the pandemic, but that lessons need to be learned and the government needs to support the sector going forward if it is to exit the current crisis stronger and more agile.

VF Corp deepens engagement with Better Work

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VF Corporation is advancing its engagement with Better Work by strengthening its partnership status to Global Partner as part of its ongoing commitment to human rights and improving worker well-being throughout its global supply chain.

WTO launches database to calculate trade costs

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has launched a database that details the impact of regulatory barriers and other factors on costs to trade.

3D printing paves way for bio-garments made from algae

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Researchers have used 3D printing to create a novel, environmentally-friendly material made of algae that has applications for products including photosynthetic bio-garments that could help tackle climate change.

MySize launches instant in-app sizing recommendations

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E-commerce measurement solutions firm MySize has launched an application with added direct-to-retailer sizing.

Top stories on just-style in April...

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Top stories on just-style in April include interviews with Carol Shu, senior manager of global sustainability at The North Face, and Edwin Keh, CEO of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), in addition to a look at trade trends in the world's three largest apparel exporters - China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Elsewhere, we explore why sustainability must drive the fashion industry's Covid reset, the impact of the Ever Given blockage of the Suez Canal, and what's next for the Bangladesh Accord and garment worker safety.

Delta Galil boosts efficiencies with PLM

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Multinational apparel manufacturer Delta Galil invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to boost product development efficiency.

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...