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Three EU nations demand ‘coordinated action’ against ultra-fast fashion 

Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European measures against ultra-fast fashion, raising the issue at the EU Environment Council.

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Action on responsible business failing to reach supply chains

The OECD has published its inaugural Responsible Business Outlook 2026, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.

US apparel store sales rise in May but shoppers scale back clothing purchases

US apparel sales increased 3.6% in May, but declining volumes suggest inflation is masking weaker consumer demand as shoppers trade down on essentials and delay purchases.

RE&UP launches Fiber Club to drive circular materials adoption

Circular technology company RE&UP has launched a new Fiber Club consortium to scale industrial adoption of circular next generation materials.

Frasers Group sells Sports Direct Malaysia to MAP Active in $150m deal

Frasers Group is to sell 100% of its interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to strategic partner, MAP Active (PT MAP Aktif Adiperkasa Tbk) in a $150m agreement.

Apparel, textile, retail trade bodies issue joint call for USMCA renewal

US, Canadian and Mexican apparel, textile and retail trade organisations are urging the US Trade Representative to push through the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) at its upcoming 2026 review.