Fashion suffers despite lower UK store vacancy rates
The report, commissioned by PwC, tracked more than 67,000 stores operated by multiple retailers in 500 town centres across Great Britain. It revealed that 2,342 shops opened…
Read moreFerragamo, Amazon say they helped China seize counterfeits in Zheijang
Chinese officials raided a warehouse, seizing hundreds of counterfeits of Ferragamo’s iconic Gancini belt and buckles after the producer’s attempt to sell them on Amazon as originals,…
Read moreFrench minister says EU eyes tax on tech giants closer to 2% revenue
“ A European directive will be disclosed in the coming weeks. It will be a considerable step. The (tax rate) range is 2 percent to 6 percent, we…
Read moreL’Occitane Group announces new ecosystem fund, pledges to help restore damaged landscapes in Australia
The French conglomerate has announced the creation of the ‘L’Occitane Ecosystem Restoration Fund.’ It will be dedicated to protecting biodiversity, and supporting land severely affected by natural…
Read moreRecord online sales give short U.S. holiday shopping season a boost
The holiday shopping season is a crucial period for retailers and can account for up to 40% of annual sales. But this year, Thanksgiving, which traditionally starts…
Read moreMission marketing finds receptive audience among UK fashion shoppers – report
Marketing commerce cloud company Yotpo spoke to 2,000 UK fashion shoppers and found that charity is the cause that most resonates with them (56%). But they’re also…
Read morePuma launches ‘Voices of a Re-Generation’ initiative
The four young people will also advise the brand on how it can improve its sustainability practices, in line with its 10 for 25 targets, the company…
Read moreSaks launches beauty recycling program with TerraCycle
Via the new program, customers can give their empty beauty containers a second life through Saks.com and at Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the U.S. To get…
Read moreTapestry names Joanne C. Crevoiserat as chief financial officer
Stepping into her new role, Crevoiserat replaces Kevin Wills, who exited Tapestry in February of 2019.Andrea Shaw Resnick, who held the position of interim CFO since Wills’…
Read moreFashion for Good unveils Dyestuff Library pilot to boost use of eco dyes
The aim is to “accelerate the shift from harmful chemistry to alternative options by enabling visibility and access to innovations”.The Dyestuff Library means “15 selected dyestuff innovations…
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