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- 1Affordable Fashion Chain to Close 120 Stores▼Affordable fashion chain closing 120 stores due to ‘negative pressure’ on customers
An affordable fashion retailer is closing 120 stores, citing 'negative pressure' on its customers, meaning financial strain on the budget-conscious shoppers it depends on. The announcement adds to a wave of retail closures as inflation and cautious spending hit low-price chains hardest. Details on which locations will shut and how many jobs are affected were not immediately clear.
- 2Levi's and Marks & Spencer launch renewable energy push for suppliers●Levi’s, Marks & Spencer launch renewable energy initiative for fashion suppliers
Levi's and Marks & Spencer have launched a joint initiative to push renewable energy adoption across their fashion supply chains. The programme is aimed at helping suppliers in their manufacturing networks shift to cleaner power sources, part of broader industry efforts to cut carbon emissions in apparel production.
- 3Source Fashion and Fashion-Enter to spotlight UK makers in Manchester▼Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter Manchester show to spotlight UK makers
Source Fashion and Fashion-Enter are staging a show in Manchester dedicated to UK-based manufacturers and makers. The event aims to give visibility to British production and connect brands with domestic suppliers, highlighting the role of local manufacturing in the fashion supply chain at a time of renewed interest in onshoring and transparent sourcing.
- 4Soilless cotton gains ground in European fashion▼Soilless cotton is making waves in European fashion markets
Cotton grown without soil is drawing attention across European fashion markets. The hydroponically grown fibre is being positioned as a sustainable alternative to conventional cotton, reducing land and water use while appealing to brands and consumers seeking lower-impact materials. Coverage highlights growing interest from designers and retailers exploring soilless agriculture as supply chains face pressure to cut environmental costs.