Levi’s links with British Council on circularity and innovation Levi’s has been inviting UK designers to “reimagine post-consumer denim” as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation. Envisions x Levi’s The US denim giant is partnering with…
Ted Baker is in sights of private equity bidder – report Ted Baker That’s according to Sky News, with its report driving the firm’s shares up over 8% by close of trading on Thursday. They edged up further in early…
Coats cuts jobs after South American unit disposals – report UK-based threads manufacturer Coats has cut a number of domestic jobs and replaced other roles as part of its new global strategy. Coats Group The move comes after the the…
Aritzia Q1 sales, earnings surge Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia Inc. announced on Thursday a 65% surge in net revenues for the first quarter, on the back of strong growth across all channels and geographies. Aritzia The Vancouver-based company said net…
Bananas to fish scales: Fashion’s hunt for eco-materials By AFP-Relaxnews Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or fish scales — the search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places. DR Experts…
Amazon has a plan to make Alexa mimic anyone’s voice By Reuters API Amazon Reuters The online retailer is developing a system to let Alexa mimic any voice after hearing less than a minute of audio, said Rohit Prasad, an…
Asics boosts personalisation as it updates Metaspeed shoe Asics Asics It has made use of data accumulated through its elite athletes in competition to refine the product design to cater for the two major running styles, “allowing every runner to…
T.J. Maxx parent sees upbeat profit as price hikes counter higher costs By Reuters Discount store operator TJX Cos Inc on Wednesday forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates after posting upbeat quarterly earnings, as price increases help the T.J.…
Amazon results and outlook fall short as warehouse, fuel costs soar By Reuters Amazon Shares fell 9% in after-hours trade. Amazon reported a loss of $3.8 billion, or $7.56 per share, compared with a profit of $8.1 billion, or $15.79…
Foot Locker group creates head of strategy and transformation post Translated by Nicola Mira US sport retailing group Foot LockerRichard Johnson Neil Bansal Prior to joining Foot Locker, Bansal worked at Constellation Brands (a producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages)…
