Hits: 17 KIGALI – Danish fashion giant Bestseller is to take part in the Unleash initiative’s debut African event next month, where it says it will aim to promote sustainability and circularity in the global apparel supply chain. The brand …
Take-back garments tracked with shock results
Hits: 9 MADRID – Greenpeace is questioning the validity of clothing take-back schemes after placing geolocator trackers in 29 pieces of used clothing and finding only one has so far been re-used. The Spanish arm of the environmental campaign group …
Black Friday ignites intense French debate
Hits: 22 PARIS – A public schism has emerged between ministers in the French government, sparked by an advertising campaign encouraging the public to shun discounted items in Black Friday sales. Meanwhile, various campaign groups have united in taking to …
ETI clears Next in worker recompense row
Hits: 9 LONDON – The Ethical Trading Initiative has concluded that its member, retail giant Next, does not bear responsibility for worker-related incidents at one of its suppliers in Turkey. The case first came to light in 2022 when workers …
Vestiaire Collective reaffirms fast-fashion stance
Hits: 18 PARIS – In the run up to the retail industry’s Black Friday event, fashion resale specialist Vestiaire Collective has removed a further group of brands and retailers from its platform and called on its partners and customers to …
VF Corp publishes sustainability advances
Hits: 19 DENVER – VF Corporation, which owns brands such as Timberland, Vans, Dickies and North Face, is claiming significant progress in its work to reduce its environmental impact in its newly published 2023 environmental and social responsibility report. The …
Decathlon inks major renewable deal
Hits: 16 FUJIAN – Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has announced a major renewable energy initiative in China that will allow 14 of its major suppliers to source their power requirements from an new offshore solar farm. The company is fronting …
Ganni opts for Cycora to drive its ‘next-gen’ ambitions
Hits: 24 COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion brand Ganni has announced a partnership with material science firm Ambercycle that will see the latter’s Cycora recycled polyester play a key role in its ‘Fabrics of the Future’ initiative. Ganni will feature Cycora …
Upcycling ‘first’ for Australia’s garment industry
Hits: 19 MELBOURNE – Australian textile manufacturer ABMT has partnered with social enterprise and streetwear label HoMie Reborn to launch what it claims is the country’s first garment upcycling factory. ABMT, which specialises in sustainably produced fabrics and garments, is …
Lindex signs offtake deal with Infinited Fiber
Hits: 8 GOTHENBURG – Swedish retailer Lindex has signed a long-term agreement with Infinited Fiber Company (IFC) to buy its Infinna fibre which is made from 100% post-consumer waste. IFC is building a €220 million (US$232m) flagship factory in Finland …