Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.
Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.
Nike Inc put its weight behind President Barack Obama's push for a trade deal with Asian countries on Friday with a promise to create up to 10,000 US-based manufacturing jobs if the pact is approved.
Nike Inc put its weight behind President Barack Obama's push for a trade deal with Asian countries on Friday with a promise to create up to 10,000 US-based manufacturing jobs if the pact is approved.
High-end fashion from Africa can gain a competitive advantage by continuing to enhance its sustainability credentials, says Helen Jennings.
High-end fashion from Africa can gain a competitive advantage by continuing to enhance its sustainability credentials, says Helen Jennings.
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.
Smaller fashion brands are miles ahead of big businesses when it comes to sustainability, says Rachel Kibbe, leader of the social media campaign #itsnotjuststella.
Smaller fashion brands are miles ahead of big businesses when it comes to sustainability, says Rachel Kibbe, leader of the social media campaign #itsnotjuststella.
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
To improve their lives, garment workers simply need to earn more. But this won’t happen until fashion businesses treat them as their own employees, argues Edward Hertzman.
To improve their lives, garment workers simply need to earn more. But this won’t happen until fashion businesses treat them as their own employees, argues Edward Hertzman.
Fashion companies must get to know every step in their supply chains and be transparent with consumers, say Maxine Bédat and Soraya Darabi, co-founders of Zady.
Fashion companies must get to know every step in their supply chains and be transparent with consumers, say Maxine Bédat and Soraya Darabi, co-founders of Zady.
The reputations of most high street fashion retailers are tainted by the staggering human costs of making the products they sell. How has Marks & Spencer managed to be a gentle giant?
The reputations of most high street fashion retailers are tainted by the staggering human costs of making the products they sell. How has Marks & Spencer managed to be a gentle giant?
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.
CEO Calvin McDonald stepped down in December following months of share price weakness and lack of design freshness.
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.