Brands won’t quit Bangladesh after attacks-safety group
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety was set up by more than 200 mostly European brands, retailers and importers in 2013 to improve safety in Bangladeshi…
Read moreAs stores reopen, most U.S. shoppers don’t feel safe trying clothes, beauty products
“While many shoppers seem ready to go back in-store, particularly to buy clothing, the experience is anything but business-as-usual,” said Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight, in…
Read moreChina’s hottest investment- overpriced sneakers
Enthusiasts worldwide have fuelled an expanding bubble in high-priced sneakers, often limited-edition collaborations between big names in sportswear and fashion, rappers or athletes.But in China the craze…
Read moreCDP awards LVMH triple A rating for environmental leadership
The award makes LVMH just one of 12 companies to have achieved triple “A” status, out of more than 15,000 rated by the non-profit CDP, or Carbon…
Read moreFashion industry sets new guidelines to fight sexual misconduct
Designers, show producers and photographers are asked to provide spaces “where models can change in privacy” at runway shows, according to recommendations sent by Council of Fashion…
Read moreFestive season shopping sees two peak periods, and tops are key fashion buys
It comes from True Fit, the data-driven personalisation platform for footwear and clothing retailers, which analysed its data and found that while consumer shopping happens throughout the…
Read moreL’Oréal launches Net Zero Salons Programme in UK and Ireland
Open to salons across the UK and Ireland, the programme guides them through the process of calculating, tracking and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through tailored carbon reduction plans,…
Read moreMoneyGram bidder Euronet ramps up fight to stop Chinese rival’s bid
“A money transfer company’s ownership and leadership at the top are critical in ensuring that all of these responsibilities are carried out fully and effectively,” Brown said…
Read moreRhino horn smugglers shift to jewellery to fuel Asian luxury goods market
Conservation group TRAFFIC said Chinese gangs were processing horns into beads, bracelets and bangles to supply Asia’s booming luxury goods market while also helping traffickers evade detection…
Read moreSustainable luxury- Illusion or reality-
“Is fashion sustainable? Definitely not!” exclaimed David Pambianco, CEO of the eponymous Milanese management consulting firm, opening the debate. He reminded his audience that the fashion industry…
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