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L’Oréal Groupe spearheads supplier decarbonization fund
The Solstice program will help SMEs access funding to advance scope 3 commitments.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive
Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
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Thom Browne prevails in Adidas stripe legal dispute
A federal judge in the U.K. rejected the activewear giant’s claims and decided that the average consumer can tell the difference between the designs.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Shein facility receives certification for zero-waste, landfill management
The accreditation helps with the fast fashion company’s strategy to show it is implementing new recycling initiatives.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
Nike’s counterfeit legal dispute with StockX heats up
The athleticwear giant is asking for a partial summary judgment in its yearslong lawsuit against the resale marketplace.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Tapestry and Capri terminate merger agreement
After losing a lawsuit against the FTC, both companies agreed to cancel the deal, calling the legal process “uncertain and unlikely to be resolved.”
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Temu business practices infringe on EU consumer laws, according to a new probe
The fast fashion company was accused of pressure selling, offering fake discounts and forcing shoppers to interact with gamified tactics.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 12, 2024 -
5 ways the election will impact fashion
Once a new administration is in place, policy shifts and legislative changes may have wide-ranging impacts on the industry, both at home and abroad.
By Laurel Deppen , Lara Ewen • Nov. 6, 2024 -
De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official
A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.
By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Election 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG
Morningstar Indexes' head of strategy said the election could have differing impacts on issues advocated by ESG investors, depending on which candidate is elected.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Temu under EU Commission probe
The Commission opened formal proceedings to determine if the fast fashion giant violated the Digital Services Act.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Adidas reaches settlement with Ye as Yeezy inventory dwindles
The brand says it has momentum, though some analysts wonder what will follow the current hype around its legacy Terrace styles.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan
The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Tapestry and Capri merger blocked in win for FTC
The owners of Coach and Michael Kors plan to appeal the decision, but experts say it’s unlikely the deal will go through.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Oct. 25, 2024 -
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking, prostitution charges
Federal prosecutors say Jeffries leveraged his position at the apparel retailer, including promising men modeling jobs, to further the alleged crimes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards
The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024 -
The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Temu faces another class action lawsuit over text message marketing
This is the second recent case claiming the fast fashion giant sent advertisements to people on the National Do Not Call Registry.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 8, 2024 -
ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act
SB 707, which makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products, marks the nation’s first extended producer responsibility program for textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy
The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Nonprofit announces program to help fashion brands navigate EU legislation
Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy for global garment and footwear brands of all sizes.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 30, 2024 -
PVH faces China investigation for alleged Xinjiang cotton boycott
The country is accusing the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger parent company of violating normal market trading practices.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
US lawmakers propose bill to further limit products made with forced labor
The No Funds for Forced Labor Act would require the Secretary of Treasury to instruct international financial institutions to oppose projects with a high risk of forced labor.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Levi’s sues Japan-based denim maker for trademark infringement
The complaint marks the third time the heritage brand has gone to court against FullCount Co.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024