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News & Analysis

Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments

This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments

This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution

This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution

This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.


Retail

Britain's M&S to Speed up Change as Profits Fall Again

Marks & Spencer said it would accelerate the pace of its five-year turnaround plan as it reported a 5 percent fall in first-half profit.

Retail

Britain's M&S to Speed up Change as Profits Fall Again

Marks & Spencer said it would accelerate the pace of its five-year turnaround plan as it reported a 5 percent fall in first-half profit.


Sustainability

H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report

Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.  

Sustainability

H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report

Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.  


Retail

In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers

As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.

Retail

In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers

As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories

This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories

This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.


Retail

Britain's Marks & Spencer Profit Falls 10 Percent

M&S, one of the best known names in British retail, reported a 10 percent decline in annual profit dampening the euphoria of the previous quarter when it recorded a first increase in nearly two years.

Retail

Britain's Marks & Spencer Profit Falls 10 Percent

M&S, one of the best known names in British retail, reported a 10 percent decline in annual profit dampening the euphoria of the previous quarter when it recorded a first increase in nearly two years.


Retail

M&S Names New Chairman to Bolster Turnaround Efforts

The appointment follows this week’s surprise announcement that Halfords Group Plc CEO Jill McDonald will take over as head of M&S’s struggling clothing business.

Retail

M&S Names New Chairman to Bolster Turnaround Efforts

The appointment follows this week’s surprise announcement that Halfords Group Plc CEO Jill McDonald will take over as head of M&S’s struggling clothing business.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.


News & Analysis

M&S Poaches Halfords CEO to Lead Clothing Revival

Jill McDonald will start at the British apparel giant in the Autumn, having resigned from Halfords after just two years in the job.

News & Analysis

M&S Poaches Halfords CEO to Lead Clothing Revival

Jill McDonald will start at the British apparel giant in the Autumn, having resigned from Halfords after just two years in the job.