Fashion was the UK’s top performer last month, as customers continued to spend big on new clothes after lockdown. From a base of 57.5% the previous year, fashion total like-for–like …
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Top brands among US teens include Nike, Coach and Lululemon
Piper Sandler’s SemiAnnual Generation Z Survey among American teens shows Nike to be the top brand for footwear and apparel. Lululemon, Coach, and Michael Kors also scored high. The survey, …
Textile production using human waste
Innovators have come up with many innovative ways to address the problem of textile production. MaterialDistrict returned to Utrecht following a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus. The three-day event spanned three days, …
How sustainable is the shoe industry?
Even though sustainability is gaining popularity in the footwear sector, it is not as well-known as the apparel industry. This is especially true for leather products. What is the significance …
Dry-clean only? How do you know if it is safe to handwash delicate clothing?
Although garment care labels are sometimes too cautious, there are some guidelines you can follow to avoid being overly cautious. A Saturday morning trip to dry-cleaner is a win for …
H&M vows to end sexual violence on the shop floor following the murder of an employee
H&M signed an agreement to stop sexual violence and harassment against women after the murder of an employee in 2021. Jeyasre Kathiravel, a worker at H&M’s Natchi Apparel Factory in …
Yale researchers grade companies based on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion began in February, many Western companies have been under pressure to adopt a position. A viral list that was compiled by Yale School of Management researchers …
After a month of war, Decathlon suspends Russian operations
Decathlon, the French sportswear retailer, has halted Russian operations despite months of pressure. This was due to difficult supply conditions resulting from international sanctions on Ukraine’s war. The Mulliez family …
The rise of “granfluencers”: Famous stars model the punk style of grandson
Marie-Louise Glemarec and Rene Glemarec (86 and 87 respectively) caused a storm at Paris Fashion Week in Gender-neutral Clothes. Last month Jane Fonda set the internet ablaze with her Harper’s …
The main driver of employment for those under 30 is digital skills
Soft skills are not only technical-specialist IT skills. They also include innovative 4.0 management and communication. These soft skills include organizational, social, relational, and communicative abilities. The integration or better …