The Greensboro, North Carolina-based owner of the Wrangler and Lee brands announced on Tuesday that it has named Karen Smith as EVP of supply chain, effective May 1, 2021.  

Just short of a year after his appointment as the crystal maker’s CEO, Robert Buchbauer has reaffirmed the 126-year old company’s dedication to sustainability with the announcement of six new key commitments.

Trade show dedicated to denim and traditionally held in Amsterdam, Kingpins24, has launched an online version from April 20 to 22.

Brands will be able to choose from different packages to take part in Digital Fashion Week Europe, booking a stand for the Fashion Cloud platform and for the physical sessions of trade shows Modefabriek and CIFF.

Michael Kors feted his 40th anniversary with a performance by Rufus Wainwright; a video show shot outside and inside the Shubert Theatre; a vintage-with-a-twist collection and guest appearances by Broadway show legends.

Marks & Spencer is upping its online game. The UK retail giant has begun work on extending its Bradford DC distribution centre to become a second online warehouse for M&S.com. 

With the retail lights back on in England, UK property giant Hammerson said Tuesday initial footfall since the 12 April reopening has been “encouraging” and “competitive with pre-pandemic levels”.

​Zalando wants to make shopping sustainably easier for consumers and said research it conducted has shown that finding sustainable products is too complex at present.

Footballer and poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford is among a raft of key names starring in a new Levi’s campaign that focuses on sustainability. It launches on April 23.

​Adidas has unveiled the evolution of its long-standing brand attitude Impossible Is Nothing via a new campaign starring Beyoncé, among others.

Burberry is continuing its deep dive into technology and said that it's marking the SS21 launch of the Pocket Bag with an augmented reality experience.

​Primark was a big problem for its owner Associated British Foods in the first half as the enforced closure of many stores drove down revenues and profits.

In celebration of Earth Day, the iconic American fashion brand has announced the launch of One Planet, a capsule for both men and women, made from 100% recycled cotton.

The California-based fashion e-commerce platform announced on Monday that it has launched Revolve for the World, as well as its first fully sustainable owned brand division, Tularosa Green.

J.Crew announced on Monday a new corporate initiative aimed at realizing specific corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability goals that touch products, supply chain, the planet and third-party partnerships.

The French men's fashion institution has elected the Rick Owens CEO to the head of its governing board. She succeeds Celine's Séverine Merle, while Maison Margiela CEO Gianfranco Gianangeli has become vice president.