Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability playbook.
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
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.
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.
A hearing on whether Tod’s advertising should be banned due to concerns over alleged labour abuses has been postponed.
Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Unions cited the company’s alleged unwillingness to engage in dialogue over issues such as remote working.
The Milan-based fashion label cites “profound and complex challenges” in its decision to make the staff cuts.
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.
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.