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30 September 2024

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30 September 2024

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Cold, wet start to autumn in UK deemed positive for apparel sales

Shore Capital Markets vice chairman and head of consumer research Clive Black suggests the cold and wet start to the UK's autumn/winter 2024 season will boost apparel retail sales.

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Explainer: How an EPR fee can drive the UK’s circular fashion economy

The UK government is being urged to take steps toward enabling a circular economy and creating a variable extended producer responsibility (EPR) textile scheme.

30 September 2024

Week in review: How will apparel navigate a social responsibility war?

Global fashion brands and retailers could find themselves stuck in the middle of a trade war based on social responsibility that's brewing between the US and China with the US now threatening to block funds to Xinjiang projects and China speaking out against brands for "unjust" boycotts of its largest cotton producing region.

30 September 2024

In data: Half of clothing suppliers face fines on non-compliance

Retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) has found 50% of clothing manufacturers and brands supplying products to UK fashion retailers have incurred financial penalties and lost business for failing to meet terms and conditions.

30 September 2024

Italy competition watchdog opens probe into Shein sustainability claims

Ultra fast fashion retailer Shein has insisted it complies with regulations and laws in the markets it operates after the Italian competition watchdog opened a probe alleging the retailer has engaged in misleading advertising.

30 September 2024

Monforts, Archroma, BW Converting partner to transform textile finishing

A coalition of three companies—Germany's Monforts, machinery manufacturer BW Converting, and speciality chemicals firm Archroma—have joined forces to support dyeing and finishing manufacturers in their development projects to boost the quality and performance of finished products.

30 September 2024

Jeanologia joins HKRITA, H&M Foundation bid to drive circularity

Spanish textile technology company Jeanologia has joined the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation which are spearheading a project that aims to create a dynamic hub for the entire textile value chain and drive innovations to tackle the challenges of climate change.

30 September 2024

Collective financing pilot funds decarbonised cotton production

The Unlock Programme has shared results from its pilot phase, as the scheme aims to decarbonise cotton production and help the shift to regenerative farming.

30 September 2024

Cybersecurity in Retail and Apparel

GlobalData's latest report offers an in-depth insight into the cybersecurity market and the impact it has on the retail and apparel industry. Additionally, it entails a deep analysis of the industry, including real-life use case studies that showcase how retail and apparel companies have incorporated cybersecurity into their operations. The report identifies the key market players and the competitive landscape of retail and apparel companies within the cybersecurity theme.