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New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains

With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based...

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Ellesse is returning to the US market with a new licensing partner

Italian sportswear brand Ellesse, owned by British sports, outdoor and lifestyle group Pentland Brands, is returning to the US with a new licensing agreement, with a focus on the brand’s tennis and ski collections. Pentland Brands has signed a long-term licensing partnership with The Iconic Brand Corporation (TIBC), a new company spearheaded by...

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Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing confirms forecasts after solid nine-month figures

The Japanese retail group Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. remains on track for a record year after the first nine months of the 2024/25 financial year. In light of the continuing positive development, the parent company of the Uniqlo clothing chain confirmed its full-year forecasts on Thursday. Group revenue totalled almost 2.62 trillion Japanese yen...

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Imagination will be the new luxury, says trend expert on AW26/27

The fashion industry likes to think ahead. Designers are already mulling collections for next year. Buyers are determining shop offerings for the next season. Fashion magazines are shooting winter stories in the summer. This is how it has always been. Yet, when it comes to the future of the industry as a whole, thinking ahead has become more...