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Report identifies four ways to protect supply chains from global disruptionsA new report by UK banking firm HSBC offers companies strategies to proactively safeguard their supply chains against geopolitical turmoil and unexpected disruptions. HSBC #supplychain#disruptions#JSDaily

Farmer livelihoods ‘at risk’ on Green Claims Directive PEF focusA global collective of over 600 farmers have sent a letter to the Council of the European Union voicing strong concerns about the proposed Green Claims Directive and its reliance on the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology, which they believe “unfairly” favours synthetic materials over natural fibres, putting their livelihoods at risk. #greenwashing#farmers#JSDaily

Textile recyclers urge retail support to tackle mounting waste problemA group of recycling experts is urging retailers to implement take-back programmes for unwanted clothing to help combat textile waste. Business Waste LTD #textilewaste#retail #JSDaily

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Clothing sales spike lifts Q1 sales at TescoTesco has reported strong growth in clothing during the first quarter of 2024/25, which led to a 0.7% increase in non-food sales for the period. Tesco #UKclothing#JSDaily

Asos ‘first’ online brand to support collective bargaining in CambodiaAsos, the global online fashion retailer, has become the ‘first’ e-commerce company to sign a legally binding agreement supporting collective bargaining rights for garment workers in Cambodia. ASOS.com #collectivebargaining#cambodia#JSDaily

In data: Decathlon natural rubber wetsuit taps waning technical sports marketSporting goods retailer Decathlon has unveiled its first neoprene alternative wetsuit made from 100% certified natural rubber, however GlobalData suggests the technical sportswear market overall is on a downward trajectory. Decathlon UK #ecowetsuit#technical#sportswear#JSDaily

Explainer: Key takeaways from how M&S came back into fashionAs British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) celebrates the recent 'glow up' of its clothing offering, Just Style investigates how its once tired fashion business is now hitting the mark with consumers. Marks and Spencer #glowup#m&s#JSDaily

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Explainer: Why are China’s consumers spending less?With a slowing economy, experts tell Just Style the rapid growth of consumer spending is "in the past" and China's consumers are becoming more discerning about how they spend their hard-earned cash. #china#spendinghabits#JSDaily

US textile sector asks apparel negotiator to tackle unfair trade policyUS textile executives told the US Trade Representative (USTR)'s newly appointed chief textiles and apparel negotiator, Katherine White they would like to see increased Section 301 China tariffs on finished textile and apparel imports and the closing of the de minimis loophole. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative #UStradepolicy#UStextile #JSDaily

Ambercycle, Hyosung TNC partner to scale decarbonised, circular polyesterHyosung TNC, a sustainable textile solutions provider, has partnered with material science company, Ambercycle to become the “first” manufacturer in South Korea to introduce a textile-to-textile, circular polyester into brand supply chains. Ambercycle HYOSUNG TNC CORPORATION #circularity #polyester#southkorea#JSDaily