Adidas designs 100% recyclable running shoe

The project aims to tackle the problem of plastic waste, “enabling a ‘closed loop’, where the raw materials can be repurposed again and again. But not just repurposed into a water bottle or a tote, but into another pair of high-performance running shoes,” Adidas explained.The initiative requires some engagement from the consumer. Old shoes must be returned to Adidas, and are then washed…

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Global cotton consumption rising in 2017-18

Despite the highest cotton consumption in a decade, 2017-18 world production is expected to exceed consumption for the first time in 3 years, the Economic Research Service of USDA said in its ‘Cotton and Wool Outlook’ monthly report. Prior to 2015-16, global cotton production had been above consumption for five consecutive seasons.China—the leading spinner of raw cotton—accounts for one…

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Pitti Uomo’s 103rd edition kicks off with a bang

“Participation numbers do not worry us, because we remain the benchmark for menswear [trade shows] thanks to our striving for excellence, the selection we offer to buyers, and the ideal balance we strike between established labels and new names,” said Claudio Marenzi, president of trade show organiser Pitti Immagine, speaking at the inaugural conference. He also thanked for their support th…

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Swiss watchmakers see India as next Eldorado

China’s economic recovery is not benefiting the watch industry as much as was hoped for, and India is emerging as a market with huge potential, given the expansion of its middle class and the soaring number of millionaires.The Swiss watch manufacturers association reported that the world’s most populous country ranked only 23rd among the industry’s export markets in 2022. The value of Swi…

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Swimwear market to grow 6% by 2026- report

Following the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced many swimming pools to close to minimize the spread of the virus, the global swimwear market is expected to register growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3 percent from 2021 to 2026, according to a new report available on ResearchAndMarkets.com.The closure of schools and universities across the world in 2020 also negativ…

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U.S. House may not kill debit card fee limits for retailers

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Morplan launches mannequins in wider colour range

Every one of its mannequins can now be ordered with “a bespoke look” with buyers able to choose any RAL colour and either a matte or gloss finish. The company can also create a gloss black body and gold head.The company said that even though the colour options are in their early days, the extra choice is leading to a wide range of colours and finishes being requested.

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Zalando to open tech hub in Lisbon

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​Too cold to shop- March weather dents start of spring shopping season in UK

This was a substantial decline compare to the 1.3% increase of exactly a year earlier and in fact, it was the sharpest year-on-year drop since late 2010. The size of the decline can also be seen from the fact that the 12-month average is just a 1.4% drop.Not one UK region saw footfall growth last month, which is a very unusual situation. And the biggest declines included some areas that might s…

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