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Brazil Fashion Companies Arezzo and Soma Agree to a Merger
Brazilian fashion companies Arezzo and Grupo Soma said on Monday they had agreed a merger to form an entity with revenues of 12 billion reais …
Four Companies to Watch in This Week’s Earnings Bonanza
“Soft landing” and luxury’s “normalisation” are buzzwords for the fashion industry’s outlook in 2024. What people are really saying with those terms is that, in …
EU to Force Beauty Companies to Pay to Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Beauty companies will have to pay more to clean up microplastic pollution after EU negotiators struck a new deal to treat sewage. Under draft rules …
EU Agrees on Forced Labour, Environmental Harm Disclosures for Companies
Large companies in the European Union will have to identify and take remedial action if they find their supply chains employing child labour or damaging …
Why DTC Companies Should Avoid Venture Capital
LONDON — In 2010, when a plucky upstart company called Warby Parker was launched by a group of classmates at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, …
The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures and Nykaa Announce Finalists for Their BEAUTY&YOU Awards
The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures team (NIV) is seizing the opportunity to elevate emerging companies into the ever-growing beauty and personal care space …
7 Vegan Companies That Give Back to Animals
Being vegan means looking at everything in life through a different lens, including what you buy. With a conscious effort, you can double the good …
H&M, Kering Among Companies Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
Businesses can now assess their impacts on nature loss using science-based targets as part of a move to “get nature into the boardroom.” Research shows …
Why Fashion Companies Are Creating Virtual Versions of Their Supply Chains
Unlike Saitex’s other denim factories in Vietnam and Los Angeles, which collectively crank out millions of pairs of jeans each year, the new one chief …
Etsy, Other E-Commerce Companies Feel Squeeze of SVB Collapse
Etsy on Monday resumed payments to merchants with Silicon Valley Bank accounts after the e-commerce platform paused their payouts over the weekend following the US …
The Companies Behind Fashion’s Biggest Fragrances
The fragrance business is booming. In the US, the category is still growing steadily, following its pandemic-era jump. Already in 2023, sales are up 19 …
J&J’s Court Loss Weakens Controversial Legal Tactic Used by Big Companies
A courtroom loss by Johnson & Johnson is threatening a legal manoeuvre developed by a handful of the most profitable companies in the world to …
25 Best Boot Brands For Men: Top Companies and Styles 2022
As the weather turns colder, men look to their wardrobes to ensure they’re ready to acclimate to the snowy season. But if you’re in the …
Brazil’s Natura Denies Plan to Spin-Off, Sell Companies
Brazil’s Natura & Co Holding SA said on Thursday its board is not considering a spinoff of its Aesop cosmetics brand or the sale of …
8 Vegan Companies That Give Back to Animals
Being vegan means looking at everything in life through a different lens, including what you buy. With a conscious effort, you can double the good …
How Do the Biggest Companies in Sportswear Score on Sustainability?
Sportswear’s focus on both technical materials to help boost athletic performance and outdoor activities provide the market segment with a clear connection to the environment …
Resale and Rental Companies Band Together to Lobby for Circular Fashion Policies
The RealReal, Rent the Runway, ThredUp and Fashionphile are among the 11 founding members of The American Circular Textiles (ACT) policy group announced Wednesday, which …
Are Mass Market Fashion Companies Really the Industry’s Worst Performers on Sustainability?
Fast fashion and sustainable fashion are two concepts that are difficult to square. Low prices and fast-changing styles can quickly translate into insecure working conditions, …
Widespread Inaction on Sustainability Eclipses Progress at Fashion’s Biggest Companies
The current decade marks a critical inflection point for the fashion industry to transform in line with global ambitions to curb climate change and establish …