Next Plc and New Look are among the retailers backing a new pilot designed to help the UK fashion and textile industry drive sustainability and profitability through increased transparency within the supply chain.
US footwear company, Wolverine Worldwide, which owns brands such as Hush Puppies and Keds, has...
Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct, is expected to step down as chief executive of Frasers Group this week and be replaced by his prospective son-in-law.
The Bangladesh Government has allowed apparel factories, including textile and readymade garment (RMG) and all export-oriented industries, to reopen despite Bangladesh experiencing high Covid-19 rates, according to The Financial Express in Bangladesh.
Foot Locker has inked back-to-back deals to acquire two footwear and apparel retailers for a total of US$1.1bn to strengthen its portfolio in North America and accelerate its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
| Top countries for growth | AI roles advertised Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| US | 47 |
| Italy | 40 |
| Singapore | 6 |
| France | 6 |
| India | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| UK | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| San Marino | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
G-Star RAW has launched its Certified Tailors denim repair programme to extend the lifecycle of its products.
Efforts to strengthen and diversify supply chains since the Covid-19 pandemic struck have generally been hit or miss rather than systematic, according to a new report from McKinsey & Co.
While the Covid-19 pandemic drove global cotton production down by 7% on the year prior in 2021/21, the industry has responded well and production is expected to rise by 3% in 2021/22.
Women make up nearly half of the global workforce, new data shows, but only a quarter hold management positions and a third supervisor roles.
Japanese sports footwear giant Asics has taken a stake in Japan Healthcare Co, a healthcare startup that makes insoles based on digital photos taken by a smartphone.
Concept: French startup Sweep has developed an online tool to simplify the process of collecting...
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Concept: Sweden-based startup SuperNormal has rolled out an AI-powered asynchronous communication tool to improve remote...
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Concept: Dell Technologies, VMware and SK Telecom have partnered to develop a new edge computing...
© Copyright Verdict Media Limited 2021
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreTensions with Beijing could harm Hong Kong’s apparel sector
Risk experts are warning increased tensions with Beijing and a growing Chinese security presence could...
Where are apparel supply chain companies focusing their artificial intelligence hiring efforts?
Companies are increasingly hiring for artificial intelligence roles in the fashion and accessories sector, but...
Tunisia apparel sector remains resilient during political upheaval
The Tunisia apparel sector has declared it is open for business despite the political upheaval...
Report shows modern slavery takes place across all supply chains
A new report on the 'Implications of Covid-19 for modern slavery challenges in supply chain...