JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
workers-rights
Sustainability
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.
Sustainability
Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?
A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.
Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?
A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.
Luxury
Tod’s Granted Delay to Ad Ban Ruling After It Pledges Tougher Supply-Chain Checks
A hearing on whether Tod’s advertising should be banned due to concerns over alleged labour abuses has been postponed.
Tod’s Granted Delay to Ad Ban Ruling After It Pledges Tougher Supply-Chain Checks
A hearing on whether Tod’s advertising should be banned due to concerns over alleged labour abuses has been postponed.
Sustainability
The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems
Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems
Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
Retail
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Luxury
Kering Workers in Italy to Strike Over ‘Unilateral Decisions’ by the Company
Unions cited the company’s alleged unwillingness to engage in dialogue over issues such as remote working.
Kering Workers in Italy to Strike Over ‘Unilateral Decisions’ by the Company
Unions cited the company’s alleged unwillingness to engage in dialogue over issues such as remote working.
Luxury
Dsquared2 to Lay Off 40 Employees as Fashion Downturn Hits
The Milan-based fashion label cites “profound and complex challenges” in its decision to make the staff cuts.
Dsquared2 to Lay Off 40 Employees as Fashion Downturn Hits
The Milan-based fashion label cites “profound and complex challenges” in its decision to make the staff cuts.
Global Markets
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise
A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise
A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.
Retail
Trump’s New H-1B Visa Fee Will Cost Fashion, Too
A BoF analysis of government data found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the visas for skilled workers, which the administration says will now cost $100,000 each.
Trump’s New H-1B Visa Fee Will Cost Fashion, Too
A BoF analysis of government data found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the visas for skilled workers, which the administration says will now cost $100,000 each.
Beauty
Deported Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero’s American Nightmare
He came to the US with a dream of a beauty career free of persecution. Instead, Andry Hernández Romero disappeared for months into one of the world's worst prisons. Now, he's rebuilding his life from scratch.
Deported Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero’s American Nightmare
He came to the US with a dream of a beauty career free of persecution. Instead, Andry Hernández Romero disappeared for months into one of the world's worst prisons. Now, he's rebuilding his life from scratch.
Luxury
Does Brunello Cucinelli Have the Answers to Luxury’s Problems?
The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare.
Does Brunello Cucinelli Have the Answers to Luxury’s Problems?
The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare.
Sustainability
Luxury’s Trust Issues
Big brands are taking steps to shore up consumer confidence in their high-end positioning, after a series of sweatshop scandals contributed to a sense of ‘luxury ick.’
Luxury’s Trust Issues
Big brands are taking steps to shore up consumer confidence in their high-end positioning, after a series of sweatshop scandals contributed to a sense of ‘luxury ick.’
The News in Brief
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.