Safilo Group’s licence agreement for Dior and Dior Homme sunglasses and optical frames will end on the expiry date of 31 December 2020, with no renewal planned.…
French footwear brand Veja names new CEO
French footwear company Veja has appointed its first-ever external CEO, recruiting Laure Brown to be its chief executive officer.…
Alibaba supports sustainable development beyond the Earth Day
In 2018, Alibaba sponsored more than 20 projects and the campaign is now covering 1,312 rivers in 389 cities across China.…
New Zealand toiletries brand Ethique launches in Japan
Cosmetics and toiletries distributor, P.S. International, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with New Zealand soap and shampoo brand Ethique.…
Better Cotton initiative records the source of fashion brands in a sustainable way
In 2018, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) experienced a historic level of uptake as 93 Retailer and Brand Members sourced more than one million metric tonnes of Better Cotton.…
The personal care company using refillable containers
A new type of deodorant, made from natural ingredients, comes in a reusable container the first time you order.…
Britain’s Lush to open first Kuala Lumpur
Ethical beauty brand Lush will open a debut Kuala Lumpur store, marking its Malaysia entry in the coming months.…
These Chinese designers are turning waste into luxury fashion
Four fashion designers from Greater China were named among the EcoChic Design Award 2017’s 24 semi-finalists, which were announced early this week.…
Clothing giant H&M vows to use only sustainable materials by 2030
The Swedish clothing company has committed to using 100 percent recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030 as part of its vow to have a “climate positive” supply chain by 2040.…
5 retail trends to watch in 2017
According to an article on Smart Company (Australia), 2017 will be the year where customer experience becomes a tangible reality, with a focus on in-store experiences and more personalisation.…