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Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots to merge into new apparel group KnitWell

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American apparel brands Ann Taylor, Loft, and Talbots have merged into a new group, Knitwell. ” The new company said it will continue to extend its shared services to Lane Bryant, a plus–size women’s apparel brand. Combined, these companies generate more than US$3 billion in annual sales.

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Asia apparel hubs face $65 billion export hit from extreme weather, study shows

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Extreme heat and flooding could erase US$65 billion in apparel export earnings from four Asian countries by 2030, as workers struggle under high temperatures and factories close, research from Schroders and Cornell University showed on Wednesday. million workers in apparel and footwear factories. per cent and there would be 8.64

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Mountain bike apparel startup debuts sustainable clothing range

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Mountain bike apparel startup, Norman, has unveiled its first range of sustainable and ethically-produced clothing that combines “support and utility with a modern minimalist aesthetic”. Norman’s sustainable bike apparel range is available at SRP between $89.95

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Early data suggests apparel, groceries drove December retail sales growth

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Consumers spending on apparel rose by 6.7 The post Early data suggests apparel, groceries drove December retail sales growth appeared first on Inside Retail. Despite inflationary pressures and rising living costs, retail spending increased 1.7 per cent, on groceries by 6.6 per cent, lodging 4.1 per cent, electronics 3.5

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Kanye West seeks to end apparel partnership with Gap

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Kanye West’s lawyers on Thursday sent a letter to Gap notifying the apparel chain that the rapper and fashion designer was terminating his partnership with the company, saying it failed to meet its obligations under the contract. The post Kanye West seeks to end apparel partnership with Gap appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Peloton launches apparel range Down Under

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Fitness brand Peloton is today launching its private-label fashion brand, Peloton Apparel, in Australia. We know Australians take athleisure wear seriously and we’re excited to launch this new era of fashion – mixing comfort, casualness and functionality alongside our global community,” said Peloton’s VP of Apparel Jill Foley. “We

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Australian Fashion Council unveils trademark for Aussie apparel

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The post Australian Fashion Council unveils trademark for Aussie apparel appeared first on Inside Retail. A multi-channel promotional campaign and consumer website will launch in August. Brands can apply to use the trademark online.

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