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No-tariff shipments popular with Shein, Temu hit US customs speedbump
A new U.S. crackdown on customs brokers handling billions of dollars in inexpensive online shopping orders from giants like Shein and Temu is likely to cause delivery delays and bottlenecks, industry experts said.
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European textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry associations set seven priorities for 2029
Four European textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry associations have mapped out a course for their sectors between now and 2029, setting seven priorities focused on sustainability, training and competition.
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Inditex moderates its growth pace and invests in long-term performance
During the analyst conference coinciding with the presentation of Inditex’s first-quarter results, CEO Óscar García Maceiras elaborated on the strategic priorities of the Galician company.
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Denim Première Vision’s first day draws denim industry community to Milan
The trade show has attracted the denim industry community to Milan’s Superstudio Più venue, as brands and suppliers explore the novelties for Fall/Winter 2025-26, despite a troubled market situation.
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Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do
Harrods has released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, “marking a milestone” in its sustainability journey.
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Flax: record acreage in Europe in the face of growing demand
This year, 180,000 hectares will be devoted to flax growing in Europe. This is 10% more than the previous record of 163,000 set in 2020, to meet strong demand after several disappointing harvests.
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Inditex Q1 sales growth slowed but retail giant remains buoyant
Inditex’s ability to wring impressive sales growth out of even the toughest economic backdrop seemed to falter in the three months to April 30 as its Q1 growth slowed. But Q2 shows it back on track.
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Julia Sarr-Jamois opens creative agency
Julia Sarr-Jamois — the style-focused editor and street style favourite — has co-founded a new agency for creatives called Best Represents, working along with agent and producer Rhia Nottingham.
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Tourists flock to London... but they're not shopping - report
First, the good news. Tourists are back in London. And the bad news? They’re not generally there to shop with the withdrawal of the VAT-free perk post-Brexit directly affecting their behaviour.
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Source Fashion announces advisory board
Key UK sourcing tradeshow Source Fashion has formed an Advisory Board “featuring dynamic thought-leaders and experts dedicated to responsible and ethical fashion”.
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Behind the scenes at Ami, a documentary unveils Alexandre Mattiussi’s creative world
Dominique Miceli’s documentary ‘Alexandre Mattiussi, Ami, naissance d'une collection’ traces the genesis of the French label's Fall/Winter 2024 collection, from fabric choices to sketches and fittings with Diane Kruger.
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Renewcell gets new owner as Altor acquires assets
News of Renewcell’s bankruptcy earlier this year came as a shock to many who saw it as a standard-bearer for circularity. But the operation — now named Circulose — lives on with its remaining assets having been acquired.
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Sojo and Vestiaire Collective launch pre-owned repair and tailoring service
Repair specialist Sojo and resale giant Vestiaire Collective are partnering to give Vestiaire customers access to tailoring and repairs services, as well as Sojo's zero emissions collection and home delivery service.
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Dior stages fierce posh punk Mary Stuart cruise show in Versailles of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots, has always been an inspiration to the French, rarely more so than on Monday evening in the latest Dior cruise collection staged in Scotland.
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Shein launches a clothing resale platform in Europe
Shein is to launch a second-hand clothing resale platform in France, followwed by the UK and Germany.
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H&M tops new ranking for emissions reduction progress, but work still to do
H&M Group has revealed that it came out top in a new ranking by environmental organisation Stand.earth. The report assesses the progress brands are making in cutting emissions and moving to renewable energy.
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