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New Cascale council provides ‘structured’ input for Higg Index

Cascale has formed the Technical Advisory Council (TAC), a governance group tasked with providing “structured” guidance on key technical priorities, including the maintenance and development of the Higg Index framework, modules, and methodologies.

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China knocked off top spot as US apparel supplier amid trade shifts

Dr Sheng Lu, professor of apparel studies at the University of Delaware, points out Vietnam overtook China to become the largest apparel supplier to the US market in 2025.

UK retail growth stalls as non-food sales slip in a wet February

UK retail sales rose 1.1% year on year in February, but weaker non-food and online spending, alongside fragile consumer confidence, signals continued pressure on categories including apparel.

Hugo Boss posts modest FY25, outlines 2026 ‘decisive’ strategy 

Hugo Boss has recorded robust growth in FY25 with group sales rising by 2%, reaching €4.3bn ($4.9bn), supported by growth of 7% in the fourth quarter (Q4).

Genesco FY26 sales rise 5% as Journeys drives growth

Footwear retailer and wholesaler Genesco concluded FY26 with continued positive momentum, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.

Haelixa appoints Infinited Fiber founder Petri Alava to board

Swiss traceability technology firm Haelixa has appointed Infinited Fiber Company founder Petri Alava to its board as the company scales global deployment of its DNA-based supply chain verification technology.