Retailers and unions agree on 3-month extension to Bangladesh workers’ safety accord

The signatories – which include top apparel retailers like Zara-owner Inditex – have until June 10 to state whether they agree, a spokesperson for UNI Global Union, one…

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UK footfall dips again on heavy rain and Black Friday delay says Springboard

Footfall was down 3.4% last month, worse than the 3.2% drop of a year ago — and if you add those two figures together, that’s a fairly…

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Walpole unveils sustainability manifesto for the luxury sector

The event, attended by over 100 British luxury brands including Burberry, Dunhill, Harrods, Johnstons of Elgin and Mulberry, aimed to set the tone for a gradual shift…

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Weekday trials reusable packaging for online orders

The brand said it is working with the Laboratory, an H&M-funded think-tank, and RePack, a Finnish startup, to trial reusable packaging and on-demand manufacturing.Using reusable bags developed…

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