Sustainability

John Lewis shutters eight stores, 1,300 jobs at risk

John Lewis has confirmed it will not be reopening eight sites across the UK, and will now enter into consultation…

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H&M to close 170 stores worldwide

H&M has announced plans to close 170 of its stores worldwide after increasing the pace of the closures due to…

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H&M half-year sales slump amid Covid-19 pandemic

Fashion retailer H&M has reported a 23% decrease in net sales to SEK 83,612bn (£7.2bn) for the half-year period ended…

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Hammerson CEO David Atkins to step down

Shopping centre owner Hammerson has announced that its CEO, David Atkins, has decided to step down from his role. Atkins…

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Garment Workers – What to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic shift to our daily and professional lives, leaving no one unaffected. Many…

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Will Boohoo’s bubble soon burst?

It’s fair to say that Boohoo was the success story of 2019. It achieved staggering growth and is now worth…

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Ikea to temporarily shutter all UK stores amid Covid-19 pandemic

Ikea UK and Ireland has said it will temporarily close its stores to customers at 6pm on Friday 20 March,…

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Government tells supermarkets to ‘join forces’

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has told supermarkets to “join forces” as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.…

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Hugo Boss appoints Heiko Schäfer as COO

Fashion retailer Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of Heiko Schäfer as its chief operating officer (COO). As COO he…

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H&M launches global supply chain initiative

H&M announced it will be launching a new initiative to provide other retailers access to its global supply chain, in…

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