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US currency ruling could hit China and Vietnam
The US has finalised a rule that allows it to impose countervailing duties on products that benefit from countries it has determined undervalue their currencies against the dollar – including key garment producers China and Vietnam.
C&A Foundation scales efforts as Laudes Foundation
The C&A Foundation – the corporate foundation affiliated with global retailer C&A – is preparing to scale its activities beyond fashion when it transitions to the Laudes Foundation later this month, with a broadened focus on climate breakdown and ...
Macy's to slash 2,000 corporate roles, close 125 stores
US department store retailer Macy's, Inc is to close about 125 of its least productive stores and slash 9% of its corporate and support function headcount – roughly 2,000 positions – as part of an updated strategy and three-year plan.
Novetex puts a positive spin on textile waste – Interview
Hong Kong-based yarn spinner Novetex Textiles is leading the charge towards sustainability with a HK$15m (US$1.9m) investment to help scale up a process developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to upcycle text...
Coronavirus to have "material impact" on Nike in Greater China
US sporting goods giant Nike expects the novel coronavirus outbreak to have a "material impact" on its operations in Greater China in the short term as the company has shuttered half of its stores in the region.
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India budget a mixed bag for textiles & clothing
Indian clothing and textile manufacturers have welcomed a series of policy changes announced in the central government's national budget....

UK legal case a wake-up call for garment companies
An ongoing legal case in London could provide the impetus for significant reforms to improve human rights protections for workers in the gar...

What the coronavirus means for US apparel & retail
In this China update for just-style, Rick Helfenbein looks at some of the concerns surrounding the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, and a...

Monthly trade programme roundup – January 2020
The latest monthly round-up of updates to key free trade agreements and trade preference programmes involving the United States and European...

Selling off Victoria's Secret could boost L Brands
Following a slew of earnings slides, reports are now suggesting that L Brands' founder and CEO, Les Wexner, is looking to leave the business...

Is coronavirus a threat to the clothing industry?
Concerns are rising over the coronavirus outbreak in China – but what is its potential impact on global fashion retailers and their supply c...
Are commentators overreacting to coronavirus? 30 Jan 20
The world economy in general, and the apparel industry in particular, depend on hugely complex, globalised, supply chains. Here Mike Flanagan, CEO of apparel industry consultancy Clothesource, considers some of the consequences of the new 'Wuhan novel coronavirus'.
Are carbon neutral pledges just "greenwashing"? 29 Jan 20
As Sainsbury’s and Fat Face add themselves to the list of companies pledging carbon neutrality across their operations, is there a risk of "greenwashing", when the real issue lies in the supply chain?
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US currency ruling could hit China and Vietnam
Hannah Abdulla | 6 Feb 20

The US has finalised a rule that allows it to impose countervailing duties on products that benefit from countries it has determined undervalue their currencies against the dollar – including key garment producers China and Vietnam.
C&A Foundation scales efforts as Laudes Foundation
Hannah Abdulla | 5 Feb 20

The C&A Foundation – the corporate foundation affiliated with global retailer C&A – is preparing to scale its activities beyond fashion when it transitions to the Laudes Foundation later this month, with a broadened focus on climate breakdown and inequality.
M&S clothing needs "change at pace" say experts
Michelle Russell | 4 Feb 20

Much work is still required to fix and position Marks & Spencer for a "brighter", sustainable future, with clothing needing "change at pace" to stabilise revenues, analysts say, but the outlook is positive.
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Novetex puts a positive spin on textile waste – Interview 5 Feb 20
Hong Kong-based yarn spinner Novetex Textiles is leading the charge towards sustainability with a HK$15m (US$1.9m) investment to help scale up a process developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to upcycle textile waste into yarns that can be reused to make garments. Chairman Ronna Chao explains more.
The Lycra Company stretches its sustainability agenda 17 Jan 20
Performance fibre specialist The Lycra Company is ramping up its Planet Agenda sustainability platform, developing more solutions for the circular economy and taking a broader look at the issues from design to consumer – as sustainability director Jean Hegedus explains.
Factory owners must push 'Made in Bangladesh' transformation – Interview 19 Dec 19
A fierce advocate of the Bangladesh apparel industry, Mostafiz Uddin, founder and CEO of the Bangladesh Denim Expo and the managing director of the Denim Expert factory, says the onus is on factory owners to talk about their successes, improvements and developments if the country is to retain custom and grow garment exports into the future.
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Coronavirus and its impact on fashion supply chains
Hannah Abdulla | 3 Feb 20
The world economy in general, and the apparel industry in particular, depend on hugely complex, globalised, supply chains. So what are the consequences of the new 'Wuhan novel coronavirus'? And what is the potential impact of the coronavirus on global fashion retailers and their supply chains?
US-China trade deal brings limited benefits for apparel firms
Beth Wright | 27 Jan 20
The 'Phase One' trade agreement signed between the US and China is a step in the right direction, but offers little relief to apparel firms in the ongoing trade conflict.
US apparel imports down four months in a row
Leonie Barrie | 13 Jan 20
The volume of US apparel imports fell for the fourth consecutive month in November, with a 20% drop in shipments from largest supplier China. The figures suggest early stockpiling in the run-up to the holiday period as retailers moved to bring in merchandise ahead of new tariffs.
Hot Apparel Issues

Is coronavirus a threat to the clothing industry?
Concerns are rising over the coronavirus outbreak in China – but what is its potential impact on global fashion retailers and their supply chains?

Are companies "greenwashing" sustainability goals?
This week has seen more pledges by companies to make their organisations carbon-netural, which has drawn both praise and criticism.

Key issues set to shape apparel sourcing in 2020
Disruption and uncertainty remain the biggest challenges facing apparel brands, retailers and their global supply chains heading into the new decade. Unpredictable trade changes, pressure for smarter and faster decisions, and new levels of sustainability will all weigh on 2020.

The apparel industry issues that shaped 2019
Of the thousands of stories published on just-style during 2019, we've filtered out the year's top issues. Trade, M&A, strategic sourcing, recycling, 3D technology, and worker welfare were just some of the topics that made the headlines.
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