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The difficulty of correctly assessing the sustainability of cotton

Cotton has been the world's most popular clothing fibre for years. Surveys confirm this time and again. However, cotton is no longer the most produced clothing fibre. Its market share in the total fibre market is now only around 20 percent. This was not always the case. In the 1960s, its share was about 70 percent, and at the end of the 1980s it...

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Ralph Lauren announces long-term financial outlook and growth strategy

Ralph Lauren Corporation has introduced its new strategic growth plan, "Next Great Chapter: Drive," along with a long-term financial outlook. According to a company announcement, the plan is designed to deliver sustainable growth and create value for the long term. Three-year financial outlook includes revenue increasing at a compounded annual...

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Boden returns to profitability in 2024 with strong sales growth in the UK and US

British clothing brand Boden is back reporting growth across all major markets, including the UK and US, and a return to profitability in 2024, after what founder and creative director Johnnie Boden described as a "tricky few years". In the year to December 28, 2024, JP Boden (Holdings) Limited Group turnover was up 19 percent to 362.8 million...

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Runway 7 NYFW highlights Latin American designers

Buenos Aires - From September 10 to 14, Runway 7 held its ninth edition during New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall, featuring over 130 designers. The event brought together 28 Latin American brands from countries like Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia, as well as international offerings from Japan, the UK, and Portugal. Over five days, the runway...

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