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.

China responds to expanded UFLPA Entity List, blacklists six US companies

“China has consistently opposed forced labour,” a spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement. The statement follows shortly after…
June US apparel import data suggests tariffs pushing cotton favourability

The total quantity of clothing imported into the US fell 3.5% in June 2026 compared to the same month in…
UK clothing sales increase in July despite heatwave’s impact on footfall

Overall, retail sales in July increased 1.3% year-on-year, below the 12-month average of 1.8%. Overall non-food sales decreased by 0.7%…
Week in review: The summer fashion embraces natural fabrics?

This week Europe is facing its fifth heatwave of the year. In the UK, temperatures are expected to hit highs…
‘Fashion buyers’ roles are bigger than ever’

“Things needed to change, but they weren’t changing at the pace they needed to,” Joanna Ward, director and co-founder at…

Abercrombie & Fitch mulls sale of China business

Abercrombie & Fitch previously shared plans to overhaul its Asia-Pacific business in March 2026. Despite reporting strong growth in Asia…
Can performance naturals challenge synthetics?

“I think we’re going to see more and more natural materials be incorporated into performance apparel over the next five…
Zalando attributes 20% rise in Q2 group revenue to AI and B2B growth

Zalando’s total group revenue hit €3.4bn ($3.91bn) in Q2 FY26. Group EBIT increased by 10% to €205m, with more than…
95% of microfibre leaks ‘could be prevented’ by coordinated action

Microfibres, usually made of plastic, are microscopic particles that shed from clothing during manufacturing, wear and laundering. Once released into…
How will Generation Alpha’s media habits shape fashion?

As the children of Millennials, Generation Alpha are the first generation born into an entirely digital world. GlobalData’s strategic report,…