London, U.K.: Since 2020, ReVivo has refurbished over 170k pairs of Vivobarefoot shoes. In 2023/2024, refurbished a record amount of footwear, 62.3k pairs vs 41.3k the previous year. This has carried over to sales, with an almost 23% year on year growth in repaired pairs sold.  They have seen 20% year-on-year growth in UK customers sending their...

Gothenburg, Sweden: Newbie, a beloved brand under the Kappahl Group, proudly announces the opening of its seventh store in the United Kingdom. Located in Guildford, within the greater London area, this new store marks a significant milestone in Newbie’s ongoing expansion and solidifies its growing presence in the British market. The store opens its...

MILAN, Italy: Global luxury spending is expected to reach nearly €1.5 trillion in 2024, remaining relatively flat compared to 2023, with an estimated growth rate between -1 and 1% year over year. This is according to the latest luxury report from Bain & Company, in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods manufacturers' industry...

HONG KONG: The inaugural "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" is set to promote Hong Kong into a vibrant showcase of global fashion, cultural exchange, and creativity. Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau...

TOKYO, JAPAN: YKK Corporation has developed NATULON Plus with Recycled PET Open Parts, as part of its efforts to promote garment recycling. This innovative product will be showcased at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, USA, from November 19 to November 21, 2024.

In the fashion industry there is an increasing demand for products that...

TOKYO, Japan: YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship. The company has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2018, while dramatically expanding its use of sustainable materials across its global...

Culver City, Calif., U.S.: Active Apparel Group (AAG), manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market, has attained B Corp Certification, solidifying their role as one of a select few pioneers in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices for their industry, customers, and partners.

AAG achieved a score of...

Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Oakland: Thursday last, in partnership with Worldly, Cascale launched the latest version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) to provide more precise and verified environmental data on the consumer goods manufacturing supply chain, as well as reduce reporting duplication for manufacturers, saving businesses...

New Delhi, India: The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomes the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States, anticipating that it will bolster India's textile and apparel (T&A) trade with its largest international market. In 2023, the U.S. accounted for approximately 27% of India’s total T&A exports...

Frankfurt, Germany: Texcare International celebrated its comeback from 6 to 9 November with an exceptionally high level of international participation and top marks from the participants. 305 companies from 32 countries presented their innovations in automation and energy efficiency. About 15,500 visitors from 122 countries came to Frankfurt. 

Over...