Next strikes deal to operate Gap brand stores in UK, Ireland
UK clothing and homeware retailer Next Plc is to manage the Gap brand business for US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc in the UK and Ireland as a franchise partner.
US exports as of July 2021: A second look
The US Government Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) has published its apparel US exports...
US retail sales edge up despite supply chain disruptions
US retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and other factors affecting spending.
Supply constraints hamper UK retail sales but clothing bucks trend
UK retail sales maintained their negative trajectory in August from the month prior, with the impact of labour shortages and supply chain disruption weighing heavily on the sector. Apparel retailers bucked the trend, however, with sales volumes edging up 0.7%.
Collaboration on sustainability key, says Asos in new ESG rollout
Asos is hoping to boost sales through the introduction of an ambitious set of sustainability goals, which include becoming net-zero across the full value chain by 2030 and the supply chain mapping of all its own-brand products to the raw material level.
New cloud-related jobs advertised in the fashion & accessories sector in Q1 2021 by country
| Country | New job adds |
|---|---|
| United States | 128 |
| France | 59 |
| India | 27 |
| Switzerland | 7 |
| Italy | 6 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Latest News
Fast Retailing emissions reduction targets gain SBTi approval
Fast Retailing, the Uniqlo and Gu brand owner, says its targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), as science-based targets (SBTs).
More than 400 brands now part of CanopyStyle initiative
International environmental organisation Canopy says more than 400 brands and retailers are now part of its CanopyStyle initiative which aims to transform the fashion industry’s viscose supply chain.
Roccamore launches first Cradle to Cradle Certified high-heeled shoes
Danish company Roccamore has unveiled the first Cradle to Cradle Certified high-heeled shoes, handmade in Italy with biodegradable leather.
Top stories this week on Just Style…
Asos unveils an ambitious set of sustainability goals, US brands and retailers are being urged to pay fair prices for the garments they source from Bangladesh, and Walmart successfully prices the company's first green bond.
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3D Tech Festival returns for 2021
The 3D Tech Festival organised by fit specialist Alvanon and its apparel knowledge hub Motif returns next week, with speakers including Jami Dunbar, senior vice president global product supply at Under Armour, and Nicholas Paganelli, 3D product specialist at Ralph Lauren.
Propellor Aero Introduces 3D Mapping Solution to Optimize Worksite Survey
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Mountain Creek Cemetery Offers Green Burial to Offer Eco-Friendly Funeral Experience
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Climate Vault Introduces New Solution for Carbon Reductions and Innovating CDR Technologies
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Ava Brings Fertility Tracking Sensor Bracelet into Trial for Pre-Symptomatic Detection of COVID-19
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Fluxergy Develops One-Hour Lab-on-a-Chip Test for COVID-19
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Brightloom Launches Data-Driven Customer Growth Platform
Concept: San Francisco’s restaurant tech startup Brightloom has released a first-of-its-kind end-to-end, cloud-based SaaS platform...
Seven Lakes Technologies Unveils SaaS-Integrated Production System for Oil & Gas Companies
Concept: American enterprise Seven Lakes Technologies has unveiled JOYN Oil & Gas Production (JOYN), a...
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