December and 2017 spend drops in UK, fashion lags other sectors
The company said that 2017 spending was the worst in half a decade, with means the last time the news was as bad was at the tail…
Read moreConsumer concerns dent November fashion spend, despite the need for cold-weather clothes
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said total sales rose 4.2%, compared to November 2021, which was better than the 1.6% increase in October. However, as mentioned, almost-double-digit…
Read moreEuro zone retail sales rise strongly in good news for growth
The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, estimated retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro were up 0.6 percent month-on-month, much more than the 0.1 percent…
Read moreFixed term employment in India’s apparel manufacturing sector
The seasonal nature of textile sector results in fluctuation of demand and hence requires flexibility in employing worker, says the notification issued by the ministry of labour…
Read moreInvestors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
The group of more than 50 investors, backed by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, said it is in the process of contacting more than 40 companies,…
Read morePortuguese footwear industry to invest €140 million in sustainability
“Sustainability is a great opportunity for us. The Portuguese industry has credibility and consumers should have access to all the information about the products. When you buy…
Read moreSource Fashion’s seminar programme includes Alice Temperley, Boohoo, F&F
Headlining will be Alice Temperley, Safia Minney, Boohoo, F&F Clothing, and The Woolmark Company, all discussing and exploring trends, next-generation textiles and alternative fibres, recycling and the…
Read moreSome ASOS suppliers cut links with e-tailer for now, Frasers raises stake
But the e-tailer said this is something being seen across retail at present and it hasn’t seen any impact on its trading.The Times said that some businesses…
Read moreDepartment stores still lagging in international fulfilment
The business intelligence firm analysed department store brands from 14 countries, and found that 57% of department stores offer international shipping to one or more countries outside…
Read moreSupply chain- 116 million ‘hidden’ workers in the service of major groups
Gap Inc. claims it employs a staff of 150,000, but according to ITUC they have one million hidden workers. Another 1.6 million must be added to the…
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