Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
ethical-fashion
Sustainability
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Beauty
Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights
This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.
Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights
This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.
Sustainability
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Sustainability
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand
This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.
Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand
This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
News & Analysis
H&M Investigates China Prison Labour Report
A report in the Financial Times alleged that inmates of a Chinese prison made packaging used by H&M, C&A and technology company 3M.
H&M Investigates China Prison Labour Report
A report in the Financial Times alleged that inmates of a Chinese prison made packaging used by H&M, C&A and technology company 3M.
News & Analysis
Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest
The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.
Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest
The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Vice Media Executives on Leave, Fashion's Plus Size Problem
This week, Vice Media's president and chief digital officer are placed on leave after sexual harassment allegations, while plus size representation in magazines still has a long way to go.
Social Goods | Vice Media Executives on Leave, Fashion's Plus Size Problem
This week, Vice Media's president and chief digital officer are placed on leave after sexual harassment allegations, while plus size representation in magazines still has a long way to go.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Patagonia Sues Trump, Makeup Line for Trans People
This week, Patagonia files claim against Trump for removing protection from federal lands, while Jecca launches as cosmetics for transgender people.
Social Goods | Patagonia Sues Trump, Makeup Line for Trans People
This week, Patagonia files claim against Trump for removing protection from federal lands, while Jecca launches as cosmetics for transgender people.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.