A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary came under attack in court on Monday for attempting to use the bankruptcy process to resolve tens of thousands of claims that its baby powder and other talc-based products caused cancer.
Looking to expand into the metaverse? Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) has announced plans to become the first strategic retail consultancy in the UK to help retailers enter the online virtual world.
This sustainable source could soon be finding its way into your closet, as American brand Cole Haan has made dandelion the headline material of its latest pair of sneakers.
On Thursday, several hundred workers from Louis Vuitton factories in France staged a union-organised walkout, demanding better wages and protesting against changes in working hours.
The German group has announced the collective dismissal of 21 employees at its leather goods factory in Scandicci, Tuscany. Unions claim the factory's activity will be delocalised, and called for industrial action.
Retviews by Lectra analyzed the products marketed online by these two brands, including their increases in price, proportion of quality materials, and the positioning of their premium collections.
Manufacturers who fail to maintain high ethical and sustainable standards beware. One in five UK retailers cancelled contracts last year with suppliers who fell short of required levels.
Criticised by a major investor for focusing on sustainability, Unilever CEO Alan Jope will be under pressure at the consumer goods group's quarterly results on Thursday to show the two can go hand in hand.
Centric Brands LLC announced on Wednesday a new partnership with the Black Talent in Design & Fashion Fund (BTDF) to provide scholarships to fund Black students studying to enter the fashion and/or footwear industry.
Cloud Nine has partnered with CleanHub and Green Worms to allow the hair and beauty brand “to continue to reduce its plastic footprint, support communities, and make a positive impact on the planet”.
Two top European shippers warned on Wednesday freight costs were likely to remain high well into this year, offering no relief to customers including the world's biggest retailers.
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is struggling to stop counterfeiters from pushing fake luxury goods from Gucci to Chanel across its social media apps, as the company barrels into ecommerce.
Some 35 brands, three producers, and two “innovators” from around the world have joined joining environmental organisation Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative.
Hot on the heels of supporting student talent via its GFW tie-ups, Boohoo Group is expanding the theme, confirming its partnership with not-for-profit social enterprise Fashion-Enter to support industry apprenticeships.
Lancel has set up its new headquarters at 34, Rue Pasquier, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The building additionally houses the design studio of the French leather goods brand.
