Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2025

12 years on from Rana Plaza

Bangladesh has rebranded as a global leader in ethical fashion, writes fashion consultant and designer Taiwo Meghoma.

By Taiwo Meghoma • April 28, 2025

Reju partners with textile collection firm Rematrix

The deal is designed to ensure a steady supply of post-consumer waste material and to help fashion companies better navigate extended producer responsibility regulations.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2025

Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost

PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2025

Nearly a quarter of denim finishing contains hazardous chemicals: report

New data from Jeanologia suggests finding sustainable alternatives to harmful processing elements and reducing water usage.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2025

Vestiaire launches value-oriented resale buying guide

The company cited increased luxury prices and dominance of fast fashion as the impetus for the report, which identified top performing brands and trends.

By Laurel Deppen • April 16, 2025

Mytheresa, Richemont deal for YNAP gets regulatory approval

Once the transaction is closed, Mytheresa will operate under a new name.

By Laurel Deppen • April 14, 2025

30% of consumers to stop buying from Shein and Temu if prices rise: report

A survey from Omnisend shows that customers were cutting back their shopping on the platforms even before Trump’s China tariff threats.

By Laurel Deppen • April 11, 2025

EBay awards funding to recycling tech firm

Refiberd, which uses artificial intelligence to sort fabric, was named Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year and given $300,000 to scale its business.

By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2025

Lyst sells for $154M

Japan-based Zozo will buy the company as part of its strategy to expand globally.

By Laurel Deppen • April 10, 2025

Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2025

Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China

Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.

By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025

FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel

The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 31, 2025

Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon

The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 26, 2025

Resale’s popularity in the US could offer hedge against tariffs

Following the release of ThredUp’s latest annual report, the company’s chief strategy officer says preowned clothing sales are “effectively domesticating the supply chain.”

By Lara Ewen • March 20, 2025

Coach owner sues Shein over alleged sale of dupes

Tapestry says the fast fashion giant’s claims that products were “100% authentic” created the false impression of an affiliation with the handbag brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 20, 2025

Estée Lauder continues generative AI push with Adobe integration

The marketer will bring Adobe Firefly Services into its existing Adobe Creative Cloud workflows to increase efficiency and accelerate campaign execution.

By Chris Kelly • March 17, 2025

Biomaterials firm launches DTC mycelium leather

MycoWorks is selling its Reishi material in sample kits and by the sheet.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2025

Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2025

Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range

The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025

Generational differences govern online fashion shopping behavior: report

Older customers prioritized discounts and younger shoppers said they were especially motivated by products that offered high quality, according to a new report from Wunderkind.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2025

How Dermalogica plans for elevated in-store experiences: Q&A

Dermalogica cut the percent of the time they spent doing plannograms from 80% to 25% with IWD. Learn how to achieve retail excellence and boost efficiency today!

By Caroline Desmasures • Feb. 24, 2025

Shein must detail its recommendation system to EU Commission

The fast fashion giant also needs to provide information on how it protects user data and mitigates risks relating to consumer protection.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 12, 2025

Shein develops polyester recycling process

The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025

Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead

As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025