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Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year
Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Renewcell secures $9.8M in short-term funding
The new capital comes after the textile recycling firm reported underperforming Q3 sales.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America
The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Puma expands its textile-to-textile polyester recycling program
The company said its Re:Fibre technology would be used to create most of its club and federation replica jerseys in 2024.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Gucci staff in Rome strike to protest relocation plans
The move would shift the Kering-owned house’s design studio from Rome to Milan and affect a reported 153 out of 219 employees.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Adore Me launches sustainability accelerator
The Victoria's Secret-owned lingerie brand is working with four startups on technology to lessen the impact of manufacturing processes.
By Dani James • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Garments burned for fuel in Cambodia factories causing health and environmental issues
Waste from 19 companies including Adidas, Gap and Lululemon has been identified by the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Cotton traceability program may help fashion and textile brands track sourcing
Nonprofit initiative Better Cotton believes its new platform, once completed, will improve transparency within cotton supply chains.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Bangladesh government approves minimum wage boost for garment workers: report
Garment workers protested for a higher minimum wage last week, when the country’s government missed its original decision deadline.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 8, 2023 -
Bangladesh stalls decision on garment workers’ minimum wage
As protests turned deadly, a government board tasked with setting wages for garment workers agreed to reduce the number of pay grades, but did not meet its Nov. 1 deadline.
By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Deep Dive
New regulations seek to expose fashion greenwashers’ true colors
In Europe, governments plan to prohibit fashion companies and other industries from making vague or misleading environmental claims, and the U.S. could soon do the same.
By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Biomaterials startup lands $3.3M in funding to boost production of its leather alternative
Gozen, which recently debuted its material with Balenciaga, is seeking to scale its production with a new facility.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Sustainable raw materials can’t meet future demand: report
While many fashion brands have pledged to reduce their climate impact, that won’t be feasible with the current supply chain, a new report says.
By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer
Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 18, 2023 -
REI opens Tennessee distribution center to support 60-plus stores
The 400,000-square-foot center in Lebanon is equipped with technology to improve picking efficiency, a spokesperson said.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Tracker
Fashion events to plan for in 2024
Start making travel plans. Fashion Dive has put together a list of the industry’s top events, conventions and shows to help make it easier.
Oct. 13, 2023 -
Group of apparel companies fund vision care for supply chain workers
The collective, which includes Levi Strauss, VF Corp. and Deckers, is paying for eye screenings for garment workers in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base
The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Ugg launches all-gender sustainable collection
The capsule, called Regenerate by Ugg, features details including regeneratively-sourced sheepskin and outsoles made from renewable sugarcane.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches initiative to curb carbon emissions
The new program is designed to help apparel manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint by a minimum of 45% over the next seven years.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Deep Dive
5 ways fashion brands can reset their supply chain strategies
Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 4, 2023 -
New Balance will discontinue its use of kangaroo by the end of 2024
The athleticwear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of whom pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Coalition calls for eliminating highly hazardous pesticides in cotton farming
Less toxic methods can replace hazardous chemicals in protecting cotton and other crops from pests, the group says.
By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Recycled materials company hires H&M exec as CEO
Recover, which has recently forged partnerships with several brands for recycled denim, is switching up its top leadership roles.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Deep Dive
The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain
From pollution to human rights violations, new laws in Europe are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.
By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 26, 2023