Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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News & Analysis
Is There a Protest Message in Your New Jacket's Pocket? You've Been Shop-Dropped
"The Craftivist Collective are concealing messages in high-street garments to educate shoppers about the ethics of the clothing industry."
Is There a Protest Message in Your New Jacket's Pocket? You've Been Shop-Dropped
"The Craftivist Collective are concealing messages in high-street garments to educate shoppers about the ethics of the clothing industry."
News & Analysis
13 People Charged Following Fatal Garment Factory Blast in Bangladesh
Police have blamed the accident on three boiler operators killed in the explosion on the outskirts of Dhaka, and 10 unidentified people.
13 People Charged Following Fatal Garment Factory Blast in Bangladesh
Police have blamed the accident on three boiler operators killed in the explosion on the outskirts of Dhaka, and 10 unidentified people.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
China
Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker
Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.
Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker
Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
China
Chinese Workers Who Probed Ivanka Trump-Linked Factories Missing
Two Chinese labour activists were reported missing, with a third detained by police, while they were investigating labour violations at a factory that manufactured Ivanka Trump shoes.
Chinese Workers Who Probed Ivanka Trump-Linked Factories Missing
Two Chinese labour activists were reported missing, with a third detained by police, while they were investigating labour violations at a factory that manufactured Ivanka Trump shoes.
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
News & Analysis
Activism Appears on the Catwalk, Modest Fashion Gains Momentum
This week, designers use fashion shows to make political statement, while more mainstream brands are tapping the growing modest fashion market.
Activism Appears on the Catwalk, Modest Fashion Gains Momentum
This week, designers use fashion shows to make political statement, while more mainstream brands are tapping the growing modest fashion market.
Sustainability
Nike Releases Hijab, Saint Laurent Ads Spark Backlash
This week, Nike launches the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes, while Saint Laurent was forced to modify a controversial advertising campaign over complaints it was degrading to women.
Nike Releases Hijab, Saint Laurent Ads Spark Backlash
This week, Nike launches the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes, while Saint Laurent was forced to modify a controversial advertising campaign over complaints it was degrading to women.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
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.