Amazon Aware brand falls foul of greenwashing accusation
The latest issue is with Amazon with, The Telegraph reporting some problematic aspects around its Amazon Aware brand.The e-tail giant launched the line to offer “conscious” and “more-sustainable”…
Britain’s Sports Direct says board to face external review
Mike Ashley, the billionaire founder and majority owner of the sportswear retailer, has come in for heavy criticism this year from senior politicians and unions after a newspaper…
Luxury slowdown prompts fears of inventory pile-up over key holiday season
The latest U.S. credit card data from Barclays released on Wednesday showed that spending on luxury goods remained negative in November, down 15% year-on-year after a decline of…
Design Arc UK launches wholesale collective after brand acquisitions
The latest buy is part of Design Arc’s strategic expansion and it joins Raffya and Jagged & Beau, two new womenswear brands designed exclusively in-house. Signifying its bid to…
Australia looking to increase its crocodile-based products exports
The government of the Northern Territory is particularly forecasting a significant increase in the number of seawater crocodile eggs that will be harvested, under a new Saltwater Crocodile…
UK menswear is strong but there are too many markdowns – report
It said the UK’s spend on menswear rose 3.5% to £15.5 billion last year, a 3.5% rise, with a similar increase predicted for 2019. But the market is…
FTC may file suit against Amazon later this month
The lawsuit will target the company’s logistics program, Fulfillment by Amazon, pricing on its website by third-party sellers and will suggest “structural remedies” that could break the company…
UN’s sustainability playbook for marketers says they’re key to driving change
It’s “a guide for consumer-facing communicators in the global fashion industry to align efforts to sustainability targets, incorporating both environmental and social factors”. What that means in practice is…
Shoppers want a more personal experience, not virtual- Klarna report
The latest survey by Klarna and Censuswide included 2,000 shoppers and 50 decision makers in the UK fashion retail market. This survey uncovered a discrepancy between what shoppers…