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  • An American Eagle storefront at a mall
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    American Eagle ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes

    The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.

    By Max Garland • March 12, 2024
  • A pair of denim jeans that is half Diesel and half Lee.
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    Courtesy of Diesel Loves Lee
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    Diesel and Lee collaborate on recycled denim capsule

    The four-piece collection launched globally last week and features jeans made from unsold fabric sourced from both brands’ stock.

    By • March 11, 2024
  • Models wear sportswear pieces and walk across a stage as one models stands alone in the center staring at the camera.
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    Courtesy of H&M
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    H&M launches its H2 Exchange circular fashion initiative

    The program, created in partnership with designer Heron Preston, seeks to bring sustainable clothing concepts to a younger, wider audience.

    By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024
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    Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

    The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.

    By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024
  • A view of the building for the European Parliament. A person walks in front of it.
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    Leon Neal/Getty Images via Getty Images
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    The Council of the EU and European Parliament reach deal on forced labor product ban

    The provisional agreement includes clarity on assessing potential violations.

    By • March 6, 2024
  • A person with a ponytail holds two thick exercise ropes and wears a cropped workout top and leggings.
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    Courtesy of Athleta
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    Gap Inc. will begin using regenerated polyester in Athleta apparel

    Cycora, a material from textile science manufacturer Ambercycle, is expected to show up in the athleticwear brand's clothing beginning in 2026.

    By • March 6, 2024
  • A person is seen sewing a stuffed doll outdoors, next to buckets of fabric. A dog is with them.
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    Courtesy of UNFPA Mexico
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    Prada expands fashion training program in partnership with UN

    The initiative is designed to help women increase their embroidering and weaving skills while promoting empowerment and sexual and reproductive health, per the company.

    By • March 5, 2024
  • Nully, a women's clothing rental brand from Urban Outfitters, opened a 600,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Missouri.
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    Retrieved from Missouri Partnership on February 28, 2024
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    URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand

    Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.

    By Alejandra Salgado • March 5, 2024
  • A sign on a J. Crew store on 5th Avenue in New York City.
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    Bryan Thomas via Getty Images
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    J.Crew launches swimwear takeback program

    The recycling initiative, in partnership with SuperCircle, will give consumers shopping credit in exchange for used bathing suits from any brand.

    By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2024
  • A person with white hair looks to the side against a yellow background.
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    Michael Loccisano via Getty Images
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    Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale

    The move follows the December exit of CEO Amina Razvi and the organization’s step back from the Higg Materials Sustainability Index.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Bulk piles of circuklose waste stacked in a warehouse.
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    Courtesy of Renewcell
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    Textile recycler Renewcell to file for bankruptcy

    The Circulose fiber manufacturer was unable to secure financing following several quarters of declining sales.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
  • Models in vibrant prints walk the runway show at Etro.
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    John Phillips via Getty Images
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    Coty signs licensing deal with Etro

    Under the partnership, the fragrance company will develop, produce and distribute perfumes and home scents for the luxury fashion house.

    By • Feb. 23, 2024
  • Lululemon storefront.
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    Kaarin Vembar/NordinV
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    Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product

    The activewear brand partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a milestone in textile recycling.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024
  • A brown tweed jacket hangs on a stand in a room full of wood shelves containing fabric samples.
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    Permission granted by Celys
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    Intimiti Australia launches compostable polyester fiber

    The new product, called Celys, is made from recycled polyester and is 95% compostable and biodegradable in 179 days.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024
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    Permission granted by Filson
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    Filson to launch womenswear line

    The Seattle-based heritage outerwear brand expects to begin selling the collection in the U.S. this August, with a global rollout to follow.

    By • Updated Feb. 1, 2024
  • Aerial view of warehouse workers working and walking in a distribution center.
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    cofotoisme via Getty Images
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    Retailers have finally tamed their inventories: report

    Sales growth outpaced inventory in the third quarter for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Telsey Advisory Group analysts.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A person wears a striped multi-colored scarf and a white sweater and smiles while looking down.
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    Permission granted by RePreve
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    Textile tech brand Repreve introduces yarn made from plastic bottles

    The fiber, called Recomfort, is designed to to be pill-resistant and feel like traditional cotton, acrylic and rayon.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 25, 2024
  • Exterior view shows a True Religion jeanswear store inside a mall with discount signs on the windows.
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    True Religion announces footwear license deal

    Launching in the fall, the new collection in partnership with Orly Corporation will feature men’s, women’s and kids’ shoes.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
  • A crowd of spectators raise their cell phones to record the events taking place at the Concept Korea fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
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    Arturo Holmes via Getty Images
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    NordinV

    7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024

    The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.

    By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024
  • A model stands against a blank white background wearing a floor-length black coat.
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    Retrieved from Courtesy of Balenciaga on January 09, 2024
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    Biomaterials firm backed by Kering raises 11 million euros

    Mogu Srl has completed Series A funding and plans to launch a demo production plant, expand its team and increase its research and development efforts.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
  • Protesters hold up signs with messages proclaiming "Tariffs are taxes" and "We don't want tariffs" in front of the U.S. Capitol
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    Mark Wilson via Getty Images
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    Biden administration extends China tariff exclusions — again

    The exemptions spare hundreds of import categories from added duties started under the Trump administration.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024
  • Bangladesh garment workers are seen holding signs in protest for a higher minimum wage.
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    Courtesy of Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation/SGSF
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    US lawmakers support Bangladesh garment workers’ demand for fair wages

    A group of congresspeople called on the American Apparel & Footwear Association to commit to long-term sourcing relationships and increased purchasing prices.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
  • A cargo ship on the Suez Canal
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    Courtesy of Suez Canal Authority
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    Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year

    Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2023
  • A pile of pulp from textile recycling firm Renewcell sits against a dark background.
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    Courtesy of Renewcell
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    Renewcell secures $9.8M in short-term funding

    The new capital comes after the textile recycling firm reported underperforming Q3 sales.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
  • Destination XL storefront
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    "DXL Men's Apparel store located in Natick, MA." by JCarnellDXLG is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    NordinV

    Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

    The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2023