On Monday, Elliott Hill arrived at the starting block for his new role as Nike’s chief executive with a long row of hurdles in front …
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Fashion’s Plastic Addiction in Four Charts
Last year, global textile production grew to a record 124 million tonnes. The increase was largely the result of higher volumes of virgin polyester, which …
Shein: Fashion’s Biggest Polluter in Four Charts
Last year, ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein generated more planet-warming emissions than any of fashion’s largest public companies for the first time. The company’s carbon footprint of …
Shein: Fashion’s Biggest Polluter in Four Charts
Last year, ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein generated more planet-warming emissions than any of fashion’s largest public companies for the first time. The company’s carbon footprint of …
Rothy’s Charts International Expansion With a Pop-Up in Liberty London
Rothy’s is trying its hand at becoming an international brand. The San Francisco-based footwear seller, known for its pointed-toe flats made with a soft, machine-washable …
The Red-Hot Retail Real Estate Market, in 6 Charts
In-person shopping has made the comeback of a lifetime in recent years. Even as high interest rates and inflation eat into consumer spending, retail sales …
The Rise of Sportswear’s Challenger Brands, in Four Charts
The sportswear market is increasingly split into two camps. On one side are the incumbents: household names like Nike, Adidas, Puma and Under Armour, with …
Post Chloé, Gabriela Hearst Charts Her Own Path
NEW YORK — Gabriela Hearst doesn’t remember learning to ride a horse; it was just a fact of life. Growing up on her family’s ranch …
Wham!’s Last Christmas finally reaches Christmas No 1, 39 years after release | UK charts
Wham! have finally earned a Christmas No 1 for Last Christmas, 39 years after the song was denied the festive top spot by Band Aid’s …
The Implications of Gen-Z for the Fashion Industry — in Five Charts
All businesses must learn to navigate the cultural and technological shifts ushered in by young consumers, but this is particularly important for the fashion industry …
The Future of Designer Bags in Five Charts
Designer bags and small leather goods are often the most recognisable products a brand can sell. They can also serve as an indicator of the …
Why Brands Are Racing Into Resale — in Five Charts
Whenever Apparis, an outerwear brand known for its faux fur, bright colours and prints, used to get messages from consumers asking for discontinued styles, it …
Why Shein Might Be Worth $100 Billion, in Four Charts
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein has upended the retail industry by figuring out how to make clothes even quicker and cheaper than fast-fashion brands that came …