British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | H&M Allegations, Lean Manufacturing, Selfridges Wins Award
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | H&M Allegations, Lean Manufacturing, Selfridges Wins Award
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Syrian Refugees, Clashing Campaigns, Can Etsy Upend Capitalism?
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Syrian Refugees, Clashing Campaigns, Can Etsy Upend Capitalism?
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Educating Garment Workers, Plus-Size Male Models, M&S Burkini
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Educating Garment Workers, Plus-Size Male Models, M&S Burkini
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Global Markets
India, the Fashion World’s Next Manufacturing Powerhouse?
The ‘Make in India’ campaign is raising the profile and prospects of India’s garment and textile industry.
India, the Fashion World’s Next Manufacturing Powerhouse?
The ‘Make in India’ campaign is raising the profile and prospects of India’s garment and textile industry.
News & Analysis
Cambodia to Increase Garment Industry Minimum Wage
Cambodia says it will raise the minimum wage in its clothing industry by 9.4 percent to $140 a month.
Cambodia to Increase Garment Industry Minimum Wage
Cambodia says it will raise the minimum wage in its clothing industry by 9.4 percent to $140 a month.
Retail
Made in Jordan: Inside the Unexpected Powerhouse of Garment Manufacturing
Despite the conflicts on its doorstep, Jordan is quietly churning out clothing for some of the world's most recognisable fashion brands.
Made in Jordan: Inside the Unexpected Powerhouse of Garment Manufacturing
Despite the conflicts on its doorstep, Jordan is quietly churning out clothing for some of the world's most recognisable fashion brands.
News & Analysis
H&M Expands Program to Increase Pay for Asian Factory Workers
Hennes & Mauritz AB is rolling out a more generous compensation program for its Asian suppliers to improve factory conditions and combat unrest in the countries that produce the majority of its apparel.
H&M Expands Program to Increase Pay for Asian Factory Workers
Hennes & Mauritz AB is rolling out a more generous compensation program for its Asian suppliers to improve factory conditions and combat unrest in the countries that produce the majority of its apparel.
News & Analysis
Myanmar Sets $2.80 Daily Minimum Wage in Bid to Boost Investment
Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day, a move likely to boost investment in the fast-growing country's garment industry.
Myanmar Sets $2.80 Daily Minimum Wage in Bid to Boost Investment
Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day, a move likely to boost investment in the fast-growing country's garment industry.
China
China Workers Contracted by Uniqlo Strike over Plant Closure
BEIJING, China — More than 300 Chinese workers at an apparel factory that supplies international brands such as Uniqlo have been protesting for about
China Workers Contracted by Uniqlo Strike over Plant Closure
BEIJING, China — More than 300 Chinese workers at an apparel factory that supplies international brands such as Uniqlo have been protesting for about
China
Chinese Workers at Uniqlo Supplier Go on Strike Over Firings
Hundreds of factory workers at a Chinese supplier to Fast Retailing Co. are striking over the dismissal of some of the employees, forcing production to shut down, a labor rights group said.
Chinese Workers at Uniqlo Supplier Go on Strike Over Firings
Hundreds of factory workers at a Chinese supplier to Fast Retailing Co. are striking over the dismissal of some of the employees, forcing production to shut down, a labor rights group said.
Global Markets
Marks & Spencer, Gentle Giant
The reputations of most high street fashion retailers are tainted by the staggering human costs of making the products they sell. How has Marks & Spencer managed to be a gentle giant?
Marks & Spencer, Gentle Giant
The reputations of most high street fashion retailers are tainted by the staggering human costs of making the products they sell. How has Marks & Spencer managed to be a gentle giant?
Sustainability
Bangladesh Guardedly Welcomes Benetton Factory Victim Pledge
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
Bangladesh Guardedly Welcomes Benetton Factory Victim Pledge
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.