Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 16, 2025 The European Commission has approved a new scoring system that helps fashion companies measure the environmental impact of their clothing and footwear. Called the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), the method gives brands a way to track and improve how their products affect the planet. While the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 6, 2025 The 2025 edition of the Kantar BrandZ ranking of the 50 most valuable French brands has confirmed the luxury sector’s predominance, with Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel leading the pack. The luxury trio once again monopolised the ranking’s podium. In two years, the aggregate brand value of France’s…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 1, 2025 The downfall of Liberated Brands in the United States sent shockwaves through the action sports industry. The company, which oversaw select product categories for several brands under the Boardriders umbrella—and more prominently managed the Volcom brand on behalf of Authentic Brands Group (ABG)—had its licensing agreements…
Fashion brands and retailers globally expect to raise their prices by as much as 20% on average as a consequence of US trade tariffs, according to new data from online wholesale specialist JOOR. JOOR The results of its recent Tariff Survey in which it gathered feedback from brands and retailers globally, showed the major impact of the…
Authentic Brands Group announced on Wednesday a new long-term licensing partnership with BR South Pacific for its action and outdoor sports brands across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region. Quiksilver The brands represented in the new deal include Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, VonZipper, Spyder and Volcom, according to a press release from the New York-based…
Oh dear. UK fashion brands have been named the worst for online experiences with site speed and user experience (UX) letting them down, according to new research of the sector that attracted a £30 million spend alone last year. Archivo Fortunately for individual brands, the analysis of 1,000 UK websites across 14 sectors by communications…
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg substitutes sold under two popular brand names have been recalled because of the potential risk of contamination with a cleaning solution, federal safety regulators said. Cargill Kitchen Solutions in Lake Odessa, Mich., recalled about 212,268 pounds of products under its Egg Beaters and Bob Evans labels because they may…
By Reuters Published April 1, 2025 Nike could soon face another blow in its effort to revive its brand and reverse a long decline in sales: U.S. tariffs on imports from Vietnam. Reuters On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce which countries and products he will target with a new round of tariffs aimed…
The tariffs on cars and auto parts that President Trump announced on Wednesday will have far-reaching effects on automakers in the United States and abroad. But there will be important differences based on the circumstances of each company. Tesla The company run by Mr. Trump’s confidant, Elon Musk, makes the cars it sells in the…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published March 20, 2025 The Fall-Winter 2025/26 runway season ended last week in Paris after captivating showcases in New York, London, and Milan. From February 6 to March 11, designers brought their latest womenswear collections to life, setting the tone for the season ahead. This extended session provided an opportunity…