All articles by Rachel Lawler

Rachel Lawler

Rachel has been working in editorial for more than 10 years, covering a range of specialist topics including science, education, beauty and now the apparel sector. She is looking forward to learning more about this exciting industry.

Action on responsible business failing to reach supply chains

The OECD’s Responsible Business Outlook suggests that commitments on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) from large, listed companies are outpacing implementation.…
Value expected to outperform total apparel market to 2030

In 2025, GlobalData estimates that the total value of the apparel market grew by 8.0% to $297.8bn as consumers prioritised…
Inaccurate clothing labels ‘systemic’ in EU, tests find

Tests on 132 pieces of clothing found that the labels on 49 items did not accurately reflect the materials used.…
Primark sales increase, despite ‘challenging environment’

Primark saw revenue for Q3 FY26 increase 3% to £2.92bn on a constant currency basis. ABF said overall sales grew…
Uniqlo launches upcycled collection in European stores

Unveiled at LifeWear = a New Industry, an event held at Uniqlo’s Covent Garden studio, the new collection was created in…

Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein adverts banned over ‘unclear’ recycled claims

The ASA investigated three adverts that appeared on Google - one for a pair of recycled running shoes from Adidas,…
Menstrual health: A missing link in fashion supply chains

Bangladesh’s apparel sector exports $40bn worth of clothing each year and employs around 4.2m people. Around half of this workforce…
Week in review: Extreme heat hits home

With Amber extreme heat warnings issued by the Met Office for this week, the UK is expected to see another…
Shein launches Xcelerator in the Middle East

Shein previously rolled out the Xcelerator to the UK, US and Australia. It says the Middle East is one of…
Latest US tariff threat ‘will hit suppliers, workers hardest’

Earlier this month, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a “comprehensive report” accusing 60 countries of…