All articles by Isatou Ndure

Isatou Ndure

Isatou is a news and features writer covering the apparel and retail industry, sustainability, technology, and labour rights. She is passionate about investigating complex industry challenges and how they impact brands, workers, and consumers. Always tracking emerging trends, she stays ahead of the latest fashion trends, shifts in global supply chains and fashion innovations. When she's not writing, she's interviewing industry experts, attending international events or exploring the latest developments shaping the sector.

AbTF joins EU initiative to strengthen natural fibre sustainability claims

Founded by Prof. Dr. Michael Otto, AbTF is now part of the Make the Label Count initiative, an alliance with natural…
In data: Japan fashion sales drop on weak consumer demand

The sharp drop in Japan’s fashion sales reflects a potential shift in consumer priorities and challenges within the sector, particularly…
Frasers threatens legal action as Boohoo board brushes off shareholder demands

Frasers Group alleges that Boohoo’s board has engaged in hasty and misguided actions that could harm shareholder value and limit…
Puma Q3 sales ‘sluggish’ amid unfavourable currency impacts

Puma reported a 0.1% fall in sales to €2.31bn ($2.48bn) in Euro terms during Q3 with growth supported by all…
Crystal International shares new 2030 sustainability goals

Crystal International’s CSV2030 plan sets ambitious goals across eight key impact areas: climate, circularity, water, biodiversity, wellness, equity, employee engagement,…

AbTF, CmiA support Benin’s sustainable cotton sector

A key milestone in Benin’s textile industry development is the recent construction of a textile production centre south of Cotonou…
In data: October UK retail sales edge up, fashion lags behind

The UK retail sales rise in October 2024 showed a slower pace than the previous year's 2.6% growth and was…
Primark FY24 sales rise despite cautious consumer spend

ABF reported Primark's revenue was up 6% to over £9.4bn ($12.21bn) and it sported a 53% rise in operating profits…
AUS$4m Woolmark initiative aims to cut wool grower emissions

Part of the Woolmark+ roadmap, the programme aims to connect apparel brands with Australian woolgrowers. It uses nature-based solutions to…
Week in Review: A farewell from Just Style’s reporter Isatou

As I prepare to close this chapter of my career, I find myself reflecting on all that I have learned…