News Bites

Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’

12 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

12 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.

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Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’

According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.

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Intelligence

New Threat to Retail: Rising Commodity Prices

5 July 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

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New Threat to Retail: Rising Commodity Prices

Prices of commodities have been increasing across the board. Can the apparel industry take another hit when it is already down?

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News & Analysis

H&M Second-Quarter Profits Decline

28 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

28 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

Profit slumped 22 percent to $670 million as the retailer struggles to adapt to the new digital landscape.

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H&M Second-Quarter Profits Decline

Profit slumped 22 percent to $670 million as the retailer struggles to adapt to the new digital landscape.

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Social Goods

Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights

27 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

27 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.

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Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights

This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.

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Intelligence

How H&M Is Rethinking Its Flagships

19 June 2018 • By Nadine Bayle

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How H&M Is Rethinking Its Flagships

With its biggest ever French store, set to open in Paris on June 20, the Swedish fast fashion group is introducing new experiences and services to revive foot traffic, while boosting its online presence.

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Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces

12 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

12 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.

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Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces

This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.

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Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China

6 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

6 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.

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Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China

This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.

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News & Analysis

H&M Scouts Out Potential Suppliers in South Africa

22 May 2018 • By Reuters

22 May 2018 • By Reuters

Executives from the world’s second largest clothing retailer visited some of the country’s main cities this week.

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H&M Scouts Out Potential Suppliers in South Africa

Executives from the world’s second largest clothing retailer visited some of the country’s main cities this week.

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$117 Million South African Mohair Industry Threatened by H&M, Inditex Ban

21 May 2018 • By Bloomberg

21 May 2018 • By Bloomberg

Almost 70 companies, including H&M and Inditex, will stop using mohair following the release of video footage from 12 Angora goat farms in the Karoo region depicting animal cruelty.

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$117 Million South African Mohair Industry Threatened by H&M, Inditex Ban

Almost 70 companies, including H&M and Inditex, will stop using mohair following the release of video footage from 12 Angora goat farms in the Karoo region depicting animal cruelty.

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H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion

16 May 2018 • By Reuters

16 May 2018 • By Reuters

Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.

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H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion

Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.

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