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Nike trims outlook on bleak Q1, launches efficiency program to slash costs

“We have more work to do in Nike Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China, and we’re taking deliberate actions to strengthen those businesses the right way for the long-term.” Credit: ...
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Six emerging apparel brands GlobalData is watching

GlobalData’s latest "Apparel Brands to Watch" report highlights six emerging names gaining traction across sportswear, value fashion, luxury and contemporary apparel.
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Cone Denim to exit China production, shift focus to Mexico platform

Cone Denim offers expertise and advanced denim capabilities that serve the global market. Credit: Cone Denim LLC. The decision will see the planned closure of Cone Denim’s Jiaxing facility in Zhejiang ...
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Four actions for the fashion sector to cut emissions

The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) says fashion must move beyond individual climate projects and rapidly scale proven solutions across the value chain to get back on track for 2030.
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ITMF survey finds textile demand remains weak despite improved outlook

ITMF survey shows a slight improvement in business, but textile industry pressures persist. Credit: seeshooteatrepeat/Shutterstock.com. The 40 th ITMF survey ...
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Inditex ‘halts’ supply from Turkish factory on worker violation concerns

According to United Textile Weaving and Leather Workers’ Union (Birtek Sen), Zara owner Inditex has halted sourcing after Akcanlar Tekstil fired 90 workers that started a resistance over poor working ...
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ISO and UNDP launch first standard for Sustainable Development Goals

ISO/UNDP 53001 helps organisations embed SDGs in strategy and operations. Credit: Casimiro PT/Shutterstock.com. ISO/UNDP 53001 is the first standard of its kind to offer a globally recognised ...
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Pamir gives US DHS office access to forced labour risk intelligence

Uyghur farmers in cotton field. Credit: rweisswald/Shutterstock.com. The platform offers detailed risk information on forced labour connected to Chinese factories operating outside Xinjiang. The move ...
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Business leadership systems must evolve for sustainability’s success

Morrison has proposed the idea of a new corporate role: chief systems officer, to enable companies to prioritise “systems thinking” in the C-Suite. Credit: Mark B Pixels/Shutterstock.com ...
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Sedex responds to urgent need for beyond-Tier 1 mapping

Sedex has enhanced its platform to strengthen supply chain visibility beyond direct suppliers and deepen site-level risk intelligence. Credit: Alba_alioth ...
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Weavabel flags EU packaging compliance risks for fashion

“A central PPWR framework with country-specific controls will be critical to avoid gaps and inconsistent compliance.” Credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com The ...
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Cyberattacks should ‘act as a wake-up call’ as TFG London, H&M Group hit

Reports suggest H&M Group may have been targeted by the criminal group behind a cyber attack on Asos, as TFG London confirms a “cybersecurity incident” has affected some of its IT systems.