At least 20,000 workers, most from the RMG sector, were reportedly laid off or retrenched across Bangladesh during the first half of this year.

Regulations in Europe are changing the landscape for bamboo apparel, prompting companies to review sustainability claims and transparency.

The NCTO has urged the USTR to impose Section 301 duties on apparel and textiles from China and Southeast Asian countries where forced labour is used in manufacturing.

Whering has planned to advance its AI-powered wardrobe capabilities and strengthen its circular retail data platform after raising $7m in seed funding.

The US government is being urged to implement a new textile and apparel trade incentive programme, which could double US textile exports to the Western Hemisphere.

New Look has announced a new partnership with AI design platform Fermat as part of wider digital transformation efforts.

Carbonfact seeks to address challenges in accessing transparent and auditable emissions data in the textile sector through the release of over 300 new LCA datasets.

Reju has opened an R&D Centre in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, marking the company's first dedicated research facility in North America.

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has called on the USDA to expand its “Great American Cotton Plan” to a wider range of domestically produced natural fibres.

Authentic Brands Group has confirmed a new long-term partnership with OJG, to operate the Lee brand in the US and Canada.

Source Fashion's July programme is designed to help buyers, brands, manufacturers, and sourcing professionals make sense of the challenges shaping the industry today.

Kappahl Group has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in Arkivet, the Swedish retail chain specialising in pre-owned fashion.