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Why apparel brands' efforts to police their supply chains aren't working
©kzenon via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>For years, apparel brands have promised to police their supply chains to root out unsafe conditions and worker abuse. But new research from Cornell...
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Pandora commits to using only recycled silver and gold from 2025
Pandora, the world's largest jewellery maker by volume, will stop using newly mined silver and gold in its jewellery by 2025 and only buy from recycled sources. According to the brand, the shift will...
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Smart clothing to drive fitness wearable revenue
©Sergey Skripnikov via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Annual revenue of integrated fitness clothing is forecast to rise from approximately $1bn in 2020 to $11bn in 2025, according to a new report...
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Customer experience will help retailers overcome the financial hit from...
Retail was in trouble long before Covid-19 hit. The past five years saw daily reports of store closures and retailer bankruptcies. The growth of online commerce eroded many retailers' top-line...
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Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi
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Antibacterial activewear? The claim is just as absurd as it sounds
Lorna Jane recently launched an "antiviral" line of its activewear, called "LJ Shield", generating significant backlash from medical professionals.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety - keeping customers...
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View ArticleReebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production
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View ArticleCall to apply: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programmes
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View ArticlePharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director
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View ArticleHermès to give all 19,700 employees globally a €4,000 bonus
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View ArticleEnergy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn
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View ArticleGlobal Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture
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View ArticleAuthentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders
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View ArticleNew Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table
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View ArticlePuma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1
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View ArticleLuxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2305/699322-208x117.jpg?1" width=208 height=117 alt="Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues" align="left"><p>The rising number of...
View ArticleBig senior leadership shakeup at Nike
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View ArticleJared Carver named new Converse CEO
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