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  • Over the next two years, the world of sustainability is entering a new phase - one defined by heavy regulation, mandatory transparency, and real consequences for those who fall short. Brands and retai ...
  • On February 26th, the European Commission adopted an ‘Omnibus’ package of proposals that aim to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness. Key is a proposal to amend the CSRD to only apply to EU com ...
  • Two clothing-stuffed stock trolleys outside a charity shop have a sign taped to them - £1 to fill a bag.   It’s a powerful reminder of just how much overproduction the global fashion industry is respo ...
  • ReBorn has an inspiring sourcing journey that focuses on sustainability and innovation. But where did it start and how did it get to the product now in store with some of the UKs favourite retail bran ...
  • How to build a sourcing brief

    23 Dec 2024 Sara Allbright, Retail 100
    When you engage with a new factory or producer to develop a range for you, the quality of your sourcing brief will have a significant impact on the efficiency and success of your new product developme ...
  • 5 realistic retail trends for 2025

    23 Dec 2024 Insider Trends
    It’s that time of year when everyone brings out their retail crystal ball and starts forecasting the trends that will influence the next 12 months.  All too often, either the same trends are highlight ...
  • We’re about to enter the most wonderful time of the year for retail. Or we might have been in the past. While the Christmas season is still the most important for many retailers, it’s no longer confin ...
  • To develop a profitable sourcing strategy, it is essential to consider various factors and make informed decisions. This process can be overwhelming, particularly if you aim to incorporate more ethica ...
  • Consumers love pre-loved clothing.  Buying second hand fashion has become a common behaviour with 52% of consumers reportedly shopping second hand apparel in 2023. According to ThredUp’s annual Resale ...
  • Fashion Week is all about what’s new - the trends, the designers, and the clothes that will be dominating fashion in the coming months. And yet, the fashion industry is increasingly conscious of the e ...
  • Move over plastic, leather, and polyester – alternative materials are on their way. Start-ups around the world have been hard at work in recent years developing more sustainable alternatives to everyt ...
  • On May 1st, the Environmental Audit Committee sat in the Palaces of Westminster to revisit their inquiry into fast fashion and the future of sustainability in the UK fashion industry. In 2019, the com ...