Cambodian garment industry to suffer most from Brexit
The Guardian reported that simulations run by the German Development Institute shows that a no-deal Brexit could push millions of people into extreme poverty and that Cambodia…
It’s official, UK fashion retail bleak in September, but e-sales continued upwards
Retail sales volumes fell 0.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said on Thursday, reversing a jump in August. Third-quarter growth slowed to a year-on-year rate…
Kering Eyewear creates €500 million business in five years
“We revolutionised the market by jettisoning the licence-based model in order to produce our eyewear internally. We will not step backwards. Having factories doesn’t interest us. We…
ISPO 2017-18 product awards recognise innovation
At the show’s latest edition, ending on 8th February, eight ‘products of the year’ were chosen, among a myriad of ‘Gold Winner’ items. In the Outdoor segment,…
Chanel invests in Italian tannery Samanta
According to daily newspaper Milano Finanza, which first reported the news, Chanel has acquired a majority stake after a long negotiation process lasting a full year. The brand…
Made In Britain tag ‘worth £3.5bn’ extra to UK, is key for fashion – report
Research from the bank’s corporate arm reveals premium international consumers are prepared to pay extra for British made goods, with those in India, the UAE and China…
Court says Amazon ‘Dash’ buttons violate German law
The ruling came after a regional consumer protection watchdog brought a case against Amazon, arguing that the Dash buttons violate laws that say shoppers should know what…