2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Global cotton supply shrinks due to extreme weather
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"World’s major cotton supplying countries have been affected by extreme weather. Analysts have expressed the fear of a major disruption in the supply of the main raw materials of the clothing and text ...

What brands needs to learn from H&M lawsuit
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"H&M is being sued by a marketing student in New York federal court. Misleading sustainability is the upcoming battle, the industry is facing from many brands. What does that mean for brands who are a ...

Floods after drought devastate Sindh’s agriculture
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"In July, Sindh and Balochistan received over 500% more rain than the 30-year average. In an official notification on 21 August, the provincial government announced that there have been “heavy losses ...

Inditex joins the European initiative Whitecycle
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"Inditex joins the Whitecycle initiative in which sixteen European entities, both public and private, are participating. The consortium aims to coordinate and develop the recycling of complex plastics ...

Old Navy joins forces with the Fifteen Percent Pledge
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"The Gap Inc.-owned retailer has teamed with the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a two-year-old racial equity and economic justice nonprofit that encourages retailers and corporations to commit 15 percent of ...

Govt eyes amendment to labour law
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"The government wants to amend the labour law as soon as possible to comply with European Union labour standards in a bid to obtain the GSP Plus status in the key export market, said the commerce secr ...

Fast ROI or quick disillusionment
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 30, 2022 10:30 AM

"By entering the trendy vintage business, brands and dealers expect growth in image, customers and sales. The challenges, on the other hand, are underestimated, says Barbara Markert (who runs a second ...

Japan to boost its circular economy
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 31, 2022 02:32 PM

"Authorities in Japan have outlined their ambitions to boost the size of the domestic circular economy to ¥80 trillion ($583.7 billion) by 2030." ...

Q3 markdowns rising, margins falling
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 31, 2022 02:32 PM

"Inventories are at historic high levels due to overordering, goods flowing in faster than expected due to easing supply chain bottlenecks, and declining consumer demand, forcing retailers to put prom ...