Coats gives upbeat outlook despite sales slump
The company is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of sewing thread and supplies, and the second-largest manufacturer of zips and fasteners.In a trading update released on…
La Perla in crisis- discussions ongoing to avoid layoffs
“The company and the unions will meet again on Friday to continue discussions and agree on the next steps to quickly find a safeguarding solution,” said the…
New Look France employees to benefit from €2.5 million job protection plan and state outplacement assistance
“These measures are a reward for the tenacity shown over the course of many months by [New Look France’s] employee representatives, backed by some of the staff…
Rwanda unveils textile development strategy
Prime Minister, Anastase Murekezi made the announcement while presenting the government’s industrial activities to Parliament earlier this week, The Rwanda Focus has reported.Murekezi said the government has…
Puma’s Black History Month campaign supports emerging designers
The focus of the campaign will centre on its classic streetwear model Puma Suede, the brand is inviting up-and-coming designers to create outfits to pair with the…
Lidewij Edelkoort- -For the first time, fashion is outdated-
FashionNetwork: With this movement, what message are you trying to send?Lidewij Edelkoort : Together, we want to think about a complete A-to-Z renewal of the fashion industry, from education…
Retailers rally behind call for action on business rates reform
The letter, addressed to the Chancellor, urges the UK government to take the first steps towards changing the controversial tax on commercial properties in the next Budget.The…
U.S., China spar at WTO, blame each other for trade crisis
U.S. Ambassador Dennis Shea also rejected a comment made by the European Union (EU) on Monday that Washington was at the “epicentre” of the crisis.“The crisis is…
JCA names key partners for new sustainability-focused MA
It has linked with Lone Design Club, RCGD Global (Red Carpet Green Dress), Vogue Italia and Graduate Fashion Foundation for its newly-launched MA Course in Entrepreneurship in…
Italian police probe subcontractor to Burberry over labour exploitation -warrant
Tax police in Florence said in a statement that the two Chinese nationals were arrested on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged labour exploitation and…