Consumers doing more research, especially ahead of Black Friday – report
Research for fashion and beauty remains strong. In the last three months, searches for ‘best coat’ increased over 387%, ‘best deals’ rose 50% and ‘best hair product’ also…
LVMH to tighten grip on eyewear business with Marcolin deal
LVMH is following rival Kering’s lead in moving away from the traditional licensing model, which boosts eyewear manufacturers’ sales while brand owners earn royalties.Marcolin said in a…
Pound’s fall boosts London’s appeal to tourists – study
London saw a 24 percent increase in bookings from Europe and retained its position as the top visitor destination for the second year running.“The fall in the…
Puma aims for 90% of materials to be sustainable sourced by 2020
“We are proud that we have reached our targets for more sustainable materials two years earlier than planned. We still have room for improvement, which is why,…
Primark goes green, vows to cut environmental impact
With environmental campaigners singling out the fashion industry for its heavy use of water and chemicals, major brands are coming under pressure to adapt supply chains and…
Stella McCartney heads to G7, at BFC Forum says eco is -the future of fashion-
Speaking on Friday, ethical fashion pioneer Stella McCartney was representing the fashion industry in a group of business execs brought together by Prince Charles ahead of them…
New York City Council contemplates fur ban
The legislation, which was introduced to the New York City Council by Council Speaker and District 3 Representative Corey Johnson, aims to create a local law that…
The rise of sustainable fashion- a shift in western consumer behavior
Presented on July 4, the survey, conducted by IFM and Première Vision, involved a sample of 5,000 respondents representing the French, British, German, Italian, and American markets….
Safilo says Jimmy Choo deal will end, it’s in talks on Longarone plant with Thelios
The company said it “will reach its natural expiration date” on 31 December this year “and will not be renewed”. The two groups will “continue to work…
Athleisure is trend of the year in 2016
Several factors have contributed to making workout gear a must in 2016 and, as market research firm NPD noted in October, activewear still remains a significant market,…