New tool calculates ‘true cost’ of fashion
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ANTWERP – Belgian researchers funded by the European Union have developed a new online tool designed to calculate the environmental and social costs associated with garments throughout their lifecycle. SCIRT partners (System Circularity & Innovative ..read more
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ThredUp announces reduced revenues and profits
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OAKLAND - ThredUp, one of the fashion industry’s largest online resale platforms, has announced a drop in revenues, profits, user numbers and orders in its third quarter results for 2024. ThredUp's third quarter revenue of $73 million represented an ..read more
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Active Apparel Group earns B Corp status
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CALIFORNIA - Active Apparel Group (AAG) has been awarded B Corp status in recognition of its ongoing efforts in social and environmental sustainability, transparency, and ethical business practices. To receive certification, companies are required ..read more
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Report outlines sourcing trends and challenges
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HONG KONG – Artificial intelligence, automation and sustainability are all at the top of the list of major trends and issues impacting sourcing professionals at many of the world's leading fashion retailers and brands, a new report suggests ..read more
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Puma and Decathlon honoured by ‘good works’ index
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LONDON – Sportswear brand Puma and retail giant Decathlon are amongst just 11 global companies that have been included in the Laureus ‘Sport for Good’ index. Launched in 2021, the Laureus Sport for Good Index acknowledges brands that are making ..read more
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US shoppers prepared to pay more for quality
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LONDON - Two-thirds of US shoppers are prepared to pay more for well-made apparel and footwear, according to a YouGov survey of attitudes towards sustainable fashion shopping. The preference was evident across income levels, says YouGov, with 60% of ..read more
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Bestseller reports on supply chain due diligence
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BRANDE – Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has launched a new report to provide greater transparency on the human rights, environmental and safety risks of its sourcing practices. The company's 'Supply Chain Due Diligence Report' covers the ..read more
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Zara starts-up US resale platform
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ARTEIXO - Inditex has officially launched its Zara Pre-Owned second-hand platform in the US. The service, which is available through Zara’s stores, its website and a mobile app, aims to extend the life of customers’ garments, contribute to the ..read more
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Arc'teryx backs enzyme regenerated polyester
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LOS ANGELES – Outdoor brand Arc'teryx has teamed up with the material innovator Ambercycle to use its ‘Cycora’ regenerated polyester as part of its push to lower carbon emissions and meet its targets on circularity. Ambercycle’s technology uses ..read more
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UK retailers urged to back Leicester manufacturing
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LEICESTER – A group of trade unions, industry campaigners and community groups have called on UK fashion retailers and brands to support garment production in Leicester, one of the UK’s key manufacturing hubs. Writing an open letter, organisations ..read more
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