Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
HKRITA - The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel is a body established in 2006 to provide applied …
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media and the culture around influencers will lead the future of retail as brick and mortar stores move to …
Huue secures funding for “world’s first” clean indigo dye
Biotech start-up Huue has secured $14.6m in funding to launch what it claims is the world’s first clean and scalable …
China’s resilience shines through in index of world’s most vulnerable apparel supply chains
China has come out on top as having the most self-sufficient apparel and textile supply chains in the world in …
Greenpeace investigation criticises Zara, Mango clothing recycling schemes
Campaign group Greenpeace placed the items, tagged with tracking devices, at 11 containers located on public roads and in Zara …
Crystal Denim, The Mills Fabrica, Hong Kong Denim Festival promote eco-denim production
In a bid to foster joint initiatives and raise public awareness, Crystal Denim has sponsored the Hong Kong Denim Festival, …
Mango invests in robotic 3D printing company Ziknes
Mango will be investing through its StartUp Studio and providing financial support to Ziknes through a convertible participation loan. The fashion …
Pentland Brands leverages Segura traceability platform to achieve sustainability goals
Pentland Brands will leverage Segura's expertise to monitor the sustainability progress of its suppliers. The partnership further enables the Speedo …
CottonConnect expands traceability platform to brands, retailers
CottonConnect’s digital platform, TraceBale, offers end-to-end traceability from farm-group to garment manufacturing. One distinctive aspect of TraceBale is its collaboration with …
Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
HKRITA - The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel is a body established in 2006 to provide applied …
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media and the culture around influencers will lead the future of retail as brick and mortar stores move to …
Huue secures funding for “world’s first” clean indigo dye
Biotech start-up Huue has secured $14.6m in funding to launch what it claims is the world’s first clean and scalable …
China’s resilience shines through in index of world’s most vulnerable apparel supply chains
China has come out on top as having the most self-sufficient apparel and textile supply chains in the world in …
Signal: Puma successfully trials a fully ‘biodegradable’ sneaker
Puma ran a two-year-long RE:SUEDE experiment during which it piloted turning the experimental version of its classic suede sneaker into …
Shein ‘presses forward’ with US IPO plans, could go public in 2024
Shein is reportedly eyeing a potential public market debut as early as 2024 by filing a US IPO, according to …
COP28: Fashion’s failure to engage suppliers on green plan hinders 1.5°C target
There is a stark disconnect between fashion suppliers and vendors when it comes to sustainability commitments, with at least 50% …
How to reduce water use in fashion production
Water use in fashion production is a significant issue, as the industry is one of the most water-intensive industries in …
Forced labour, global trade cast shadow on Biden’s US supply chain plan
President Biden has announced nearly 30 new measures to strengthen the supply chains that are said to be vital to …
Digital channel drives record net sales at Urban Outfitters Inc in Q3 2024
For the three months ended 31 October 2023, total retail segment net sales at Urban Outfitters Inc rose 7.3%, with …
Oxfam Australia urges Zara, Uniqlo to improve fashion purchasing practices
Oxfam Australia claims in its Christmas Wish List that global fashion retailers Zara, Uniqlo, JeansWest, Modibodi and Best & Less …
Avery Dennison completes Silver Crystal Group acquisition
Following the complete acquisition on 27 November 2023 Silver Crystal Group has become a part of the apparel solutions business …
Signal: The Very Group taps Generative AI to boost apparel retail experience
The Very Group will launch a new Gen AI Innovation Lab powered by generative AI, machine learning, and storage capabilities …
Decathlon expands in Europe with German outdoor retailer Bergfreunde acquisition
Through the deal, signed on 24 November, Decathlon intends to support Bergfreunde’s leadership long-term, fostering continued development and growth. The …