UK e-tail giant Boohoo has become the first big name retailer to ban wool in its products as the fibre that was once the mainstay of the English economy comes under increasing attack by animal rights and eco groups.
New research into U.S. consumer behaviors, specifically those of Gen Zers and millennials, found these groups love shopping online, crave luxury, and want online features that mimic real-life shopping experiences.
The European Union’s move to revoke Cambodia’s duty-free access could force major clothing brands out of the manufacturing hub and worsen conditions for workers, industry experts said.
The fashion industry generates tons of fabric waste each year, notably in New York -- one of the world's shopping capitals and host twice a year to runway shows, a major contributor to the wider problem.
The Madrid trade fair has been trying to offer a more attractive proposition since the appointment of its new director, and has put diversification, design and sustainability at the centre of the event.
The sport industry's leading trade show ended on February 6 with an attendance figure slightly below 2018’s, though the event’s international appeal is still strong as it awaits its first summer edition.
The Paris show is adding exhibitors and revamping the ‘Manufacturing’ section, focusing on fashion tech innovation, rare textile craftsmanship and a series of conferences on leather and sustainability.
H&M has responded to criticism about its use of factories in Bangladesh that have sacked workers taking part in wage protests and urged peaceful negotiation as a way forward.
The trade show announced on Monday that it has pushed back the date of its May 2019 event to coincide with Miami Fashion Week and will also be adding a range of new sections to the show floor for its second edition.
At least three garment manufacturers in Bangladesh that supply European brands such as H&M and Next have laid off thousands of workers weeks after they had joined wage protests, union leaders said on Tuesday.
