Tag: clothing

Primark sets out benchmark guidelines for clothing durability

Published October 6, 2024 Primark wants clothes to last longer. So the fashion/lifestyle retail giant has launched a set of “industry-leading” guidelines designed “to set the bar for how retailers can extend the life of their clothing”. Photo, Sandra Halliday It’s called the Primark Durability Framework and the aim is that “our customers will ultimately [...]read morePrimark sets out benchmark guidelines for clothing durability

Chinese textile and clothing exports confirm stabilisation

Published September 28, 2024 In 2023, China saw its textile exports fall by 8.1% and its clothing exports by 2.9%. But the first seven months of 2024 show a return to equilibrium, with a 1.12% rise in exports of textiles, clothing and accessories. Shutterstock China exported goods worth $169.8 billion in these three categories over [...]read moreChinese textile and clothing exports confirm stabilisation

Motherhood, Pour Moi, Crew Clothing

On the business front, we’ve been hearing about brand revamps, key tech link-ups and lawsuits too. Motherhood In the US, Marquee Brands has rebranded the Motherhood maternity label and launched new partnerships to elevate the flagship label. The actions include a refreshed identity with a “strategic refinement” of the name from Motherhood Maternity to Motherhood, [...]read moreMotherhood, Pour Moi, Crew Clothing

Mario Jorge Machado of Euratex on leading Europe’s clothing industry towards a more sustainable model

Recently elected President of the European textile and clothing industry confederation Euratex, Mario Jorge Machado was in Paris this week to meet industry leaders. On the occasion of the Première Vision Paris trade show, the industrialist, who is also President of the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Association (ATP), talks to FashionNetwork.com about his vision of [...]read moreMario Jorge Machado of Euratex on leading Europe’s clothing industry towards a more sustainable model

Tesco trading update shows clothing remains strong

Tesco issued a trading update on Friday and frustratingly, it included only 11 words about non-foods and fashion, despite clothing being a key driver during the period covered. Tesco F&F For the 13 weeks to 25 May (the retailer’s first quarter), it talked of “non-food sales up +0.7%, driven by strong growth in clothing”. We [...]read moreTesco trading update shows clothing remains strong

Community Clothing returns to Salford for giant jumble sale

This weekend (15/16 June), Community Clothing returns for the second year at the We Invented The Weekend Festival at Media City in Salford, Manchester. Community Clothing founder Patrick Grant This time, the campaigning clothing brand will be running the Big Community Jumble Sale pop-up, selling secondhand clothes, slight factory seconds, shoot and studio samples and [...]read moreCommunity Clothing returns to Salford for giant jumble sale

Amazon Sustainability Accelerator start-ups shortlist includes Glasgow’s ACS Clothing

Amazon has announced the names of the start-ups that have made it onto the e-tail giant’s bigger-for-2024 Sustainability Accelerator. Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Climate Tech Pilot 2024 Cohort at Amazon’s Delivery Station in Romford Some 15 start-ups from across Europe have been picked, including fledgling businesses from Glasgow, Nottingham and London in the UK. They’re all [...]read moreAmazon Sustainability Accelerator start-ups shortlist includes Glasgow’s ACS Clothing

The White Company is strong as clothing sales rise

Charles Tyrwhitt’s results last month showed the menswear brand doing well, and now we know that sister brand The White Company has been getting stronger too as the parent company of both has filed its annual accounts at Companies House. The White Company Bectin Ltd — which is owned by Tyrwhitt and White Company husband-and-wife [...]read moreThe White Company is strong as clothing sales rise

Sam’s Club Membership Deal May 2024: How to Join for $25 Ahead of Memorial Day

When it comes to saving money, Sam’s Club can help cut down the cost of everyday purchases on gas, groceries, home essentials, clothing, electronics and more. In addition to money, you’ll also save time by scoring everything on your shopping list in one spot — and perhaps even have some fun doing it. While the aisles are [...]read moreSam’s Club Membership Deal May 2024: How to Join for $25 Ahead of Memorial Day

Alo Yoga Sale 2024 — Save 30% on New Clothing, Accessories and More During Brand’s Aloversary Sale

Drop everything, because Alo Yoga’s biggest sale of the year is here: the Aloversary Sale. To celebrate the brand’s anniversary, the entire Alo site is discounted to 30% off, and previously marked-down styles are now up to 70% off. Deals like this only come around once a year at Alo. To snag what you want, [...]read moreAlo Yoga Sale 2024 — Save 30% on New Clothing, Accessories and More During Brand’s Aloversary Sale