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Case study on Primark sustainability, ethics, supply chain.
A closer look at Primark’s stance on responsible fashion Primark: “Sustainability is not a marketing campaign for us” A closer look at Primark’s stance on responsible fashion Primark: “Sustainability is not a marketing campaign for us” A closer look at Primark’s stance on responsible fashion Primark: “Sustainability is not a marketing campaign...
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Boohoo co-founder likely knew of ‘unsafe conditions’ at Leicester factories, lawsuit claims
New claims made against Mahmud Kamani have suggested that the Boohoo co-founder likely knew about the “unsafe and unsanitary conditions” of Leicester factories associated with the fast fashion brand before the issue became public knowledge. The allegations come as part of a 177 million pound lawsuit brought forth by shareholders of the group,...
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Nike relaunches All Conditions Gear brand, plots Beijing store
Nike is continuing its specialised sports-centric transformation with the latest relaunch of its All Conditions Gear (ACG) brand. The sportswear giant hailed the revival as a “renewed commitment to outdoor performance”, zoning in on trail running, hiking and exploration. Alongside a revitalised marketing strategy, ACG is due to open its first...
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Bugatti CBO Florian Wortmann: “We can all be spared for two or three months”
Fashion moves so quickly that pressing the ‘pause button’ seems almost impossible. Taking time off, however, can help one return full of energy and new ideas. Nevertheless, the topic still seems to be a taboo in the industry, especially for executives. Florian Wortmann, chief brand officer at the German brand Bugatti, has taken at least a short...
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Joanie announces closure due to “adverse trading conditions”
British clothing brand Joanie, known for its vintage-inspired apparel and footwear for women, has announced its closure on social media and has stopped taking online orders. In a statement, Joanie said: “We created Joanie over many years of hard work, and have been a proudly independent brand and business for over 9 years. We’ve enjoyed many...
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Gen Z stewardship: How 23-year-old Alexei Hamblin is repositioning Slazenger for a new era
At just 23, Alexei Hamblin is steering one of British sport’s most storied names into a new era. As the young designer and entrepreneur overseeing the transformation of Slazenger under the umbrella of Frasers Group, Hamblin is tasked with modernising a 140-year-old heritage brand without losing the legacy that made it iconic, exploring...
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Mango uses digital tools to assess and improve working conditions in its supply chain
Spanish group Mango has announced a strategic partnership with Quizrr, a Swedish educational technology (EdTech) platform specialising in digital training on sustainability and human rights in supply chains. The agreement aims to strengthen sustainability and the protection of labour rights throughout the company's global production network,...
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OECD-EUIPO study reveals strong links between counterfeiting and labour exploitation
Counterfeiting has long plagued the fashion industry, but a new joint study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals a darker reality: the illicit trade in fakes is inextricably linked to severe labour exploitation. Titled “From Fakes to Forced...
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Footfall rises ahead of festive period despite adverse weather conditions
New figures by MRI Software have shown an increase in footfall over the past week, despite adverse weather conditions temporarily discouraging travel. According to the data platform, for the period December 7 to 13, footfall across all UK retail destinations rose 3.1 percent compared to the week prior, largely driven by a 5 percent uptick in...
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From words to measurable impact: OECD due diligence forum urges transition
The main sessions of the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, which took place on 11 and 12 February, centred on the urgent transition from a culture of compliance to one of tangible impact, specifically focusing on how global brands must navigate an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. In his opening...
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