UK textile factory is being accused of staff exploitation
An employee at a UK textile factory claims she is being exploited by being paid below minimum wage, according to a report published by Sky News.
Tunisia apparel sector remains resilient during political upheaval
The Tunisia apparel sector has declared it is open for business despite the political upheaval...
City Chic Collective acquires Navabi for EUR6m
Australia's City Chic Collective Limited has inked a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of plus-size e-commerce retailer Navabi for EUR6m (US$7.1m).
Puma sounds concern as Covid threatens supply
German sportswear firm Puma has expressed concern over securing product supply as Covid-19 cases rise in its key sourcing markets, despite upping its full-year outlook on higher second-quarter sales.
Twitter trials in-app shopping experience
Twitter is trialling an in-app shopping tool that allows users to click on and purchase products without navigating away from the platform.
Top apparel sector companies by patents granted in Q2 2021
| Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|
| NIKE Inc | 381 |
| adidas AG | 53 |
| YKK Corp | 43 |
| Groupe Artemis | 28 |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 13 |
| 泉州市顺天体育用品有限公司 | 11 |
| 浙江小布点服饰有限公司 | 11 |
| Under Armour Inc | 10 |
| Amer Sports Corp | 8 |
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US Q2 in brief – Wolverine Worldwide, Steve Madden, Crocs
Just Style's round-up of the latest second-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers.
Columbia Sportswear reveals 2020 sustainability highlights
Outdoor apparel and footwear company Columbia Sportswear has released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report which reveals its 2020 social and environmental successes despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian textile tracing technology receives European patent
Australian textile tracing technology company Fibretrace has been awarded a European patent for its 'Photon Marker System in Fiber Material'.
Mothercare books wider losses on Covid-19 impact
Mothercare has recorded wider losses for the full year ending 27 March on the back of a sales slump which it blamed on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Very transfers fashion returns to automated fulfilment centre
The Very Group, operator of Very.co.uk, has completed the migration of all clothing and footwear returns to its automated fulfilment centre in the East Midlands, Skygate.
Express to roll out Community Commerce programme
US apparel retailer Express Inc has announced the launch of Express Community Commerce, a first-of-its-kind social commerce experience for fashion enthusiasts as part of its goal to achieve US$1bn in e-commerce sales by 2024.
Fetcher leverages AI to match employees with suitable roles
Concept: American startup Fetcher.ai (Fetcher) offers an automated recruiting platform to enable companies to hire...
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of Delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Bosch launches AI human skin temperature detection
Concept: Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution, powered by artificial intelligence. The...
Virti launches immersive training program to improve employee mental wellbeing
Concept: London’s immersive training startup Virti has launched a virtual reality-driven mindfulness program ‘Well Be...
Lindsay unveils cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform
Concept: Lindsay has rolled out a cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform RoadConnect for the transportation...
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How Uncle Sam is raising your footwear and apparel costs
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Looting impacts clothing stores and apparel sector in South Africa
Unrest in South Africa has led to both looting and arson for both the apparel...