Technology
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Lululemon expands partnership for recycled nylon, polyester
The athleticwear giant said the agreement with Samsara Eco will help reach its goal of sourcing more “preferred materials” by 2030.
By Laurel Deppen • June 13, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach
Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2025 -
Marks & Spencer restores some online-order operations following cyberattack
The department store chain was one of the first targets in an international spree of attacks that disrupted retailers.
By David Jones • June 11, 2025 -
Rebag joins forces with Luxury Stores at Amazon
The accessories reseller will offer preowned pieces from brands such as Hermès, Rolex and Cartier, while the e-commerce giant will provide free shipping.
By Lara Ewen • Updated 18 hours ago -
Adidas Campus 00s, Samba among most faked at resale: report
StockX found that counterfeiting has spread from rare items to general release sneakers.
By Laurel Deppen • June 11, 2025 -
Shein pushes consumers toward overconsumption, report says
An EU consumer group said the fast fashion giant uses “dark patterns” to trigger unwilling spending.
By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2025 -
Beauty brands blend AI into operations
The Estée Lauder Companies, Coty and Ulta Beauty are pushing forward on the technology to save costs, tailor communications and optimize forecasts.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2025 -
The North Face customers’ personal information compromised in cyber attack
About 1,500 affected users of the VF-owned brand’s website had their passwords reset.
By Laurel Deppen • June 6, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident
Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations.
By Kaarin Moore • May 30, 2025 -
Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices
The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.
By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2025 -
Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America
The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.
By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2025 -
Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling
The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.
By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2025 -
Biomaterials firm shakes up leadership as it preps for commercial growth
Gozen’s co-founder Ece Gözen is moving into a creative role as the company prepares to target more brand partners.
By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025 -
Hackers behind cyberattacks on Harrods are targeting the US, say researchers
The group also orchestrated intrusions at Co-op and M&S and is expanding its presence, according to Google Threat Intelligence.
By David Jones • May 16, 2025 -
New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations
Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.
By Zoya Mirza • May 13, 2025 -
Opinion
The future of fashion is already here
Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.
By Dustin White • May 12, 2025 -
Consumers waffle over using social, generative AI to shop
Customers may not be comfortable with advanced shopping tech and allowing AI to analyze their personal data, according to a KPMG report.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 5, 2025 -
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 -
Opinion
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