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US manufacturers raise concerns about AI shopping chatbots
The AAM is calling for an investigation into claims AI shopping assistants are steering consumers toward imported products.
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Just Style
Macy’s lifts outlook after Q2 profit surge on tariff refunds, luxury sales
Macy’s has raised its full-year outlook after a surge in Q2 profitability, fuelled by US tariff refunds and double-digit growth at its luxury and beauty banners.
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Just Style
300 fashion brands and retailers sign the International Safety Accord
300 brands sign the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry - the highest number of signatories.
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Just Style
CHIC Autumn 2026 wraps in Shanghai with over 61,800 visitors
The China International Fashion Fair (CHIC) Autumn 2026, concluded its three-day run at the National Exhibition & Convention Centre in Shanghai.
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Just Style
Allied carbon audit finds 58% lower carbon footprint for down
Allied Feather + Down has reported the results of a recent carbon footprint audit, revealing its cradle-to-gate down processing generates 85% less carbon emissions than the estimated industry average.
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Just Style
How systemic design fixes margin drain from option-heavy menswear
The future of commercial menswear belongs to brands that master structural restraint, argues Vipin Kori, Strategic Menswear Design Leader and Brand Builder.
Sep 11, 2026·Read at Just Style
US ports’ import peak season extends into September amid cargo surge
A final cargo surge is expected at US ports in September, as ongoing vessel delays and supply chain disruptions keep the peak shipping season active.
Sep 10, 2026·Read at Just Style
Primark to offer home delivery in ‘monumental shift’
Primark reports “resilient” trading in Q4 FY26 as it shares plans to launch home delivery in Britain for the first time.
Sep 10, 2026·Read at Just Style
Fashion ‘weakest segment’ at John Lewis for H1 2026/27
John Lewis has reported a 2% decline in John Lewis branded sales to £2.0bn H1 2026/27, as market conditions became “more challenging”.
Sep 10, 2026·Read at Just Style
Nike’s removal from S&P after two decades ‘underlines broader problems’
Nike faces removal from the S&P 100 as one analyst says the move underlines wider concerns following years of underperformance.
Sep 10, 2026·Read at Just Style
Vince transforms into multi-brand platform with OVO acquisition
Global retail platform Vince has completed its acquisition of the operating business of lifestyle brand October's Very Own (OVO).
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Just Style
Gap Q2 profit outperforms projections on tariff refund despite sales drop
Gap delivered better-than-anticipated profit for Q2 as benefits from tariff refunds and focused operational measures helped offset a year-on-year sales decline.
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Just Style
Can Frasers Group revive Harvey Nichols?
GlobalData retail analyst, Dora Punk, says under Frasers Group, Harvey Nichols can come back as distinctive and exciting.
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Just Style
Inditex’s Lefties makes UK debut with Liverpool store
Inditex's value brand Lefties has made its UK debut with its first store launching at Liverpool ONE through Landsec.
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Just Style
AI shoppers are ahead of retailers, but not for the reasons you think
An expert says the apparent gap in retailers' AI readiness masks a more fundamental difference in how shoppers and businesses use AI.
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Just Style
AMI announces 2027 launch of new Textiles Manufacturing Expo
Applied Market Information (AMI) has announced the upcoming launch of the Textiles Manufacturing Expo, taking place 7-8 April 2027.
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Just Style
Abercrombie & Fitch lifts 2026 outlook after ‘record’ Q2 net sales
Abercrombie & Fitch has lifted its fiscal 2026 (FY26) sales and profit outlook after recording robust second quarter (Q2) results.
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Just Style
Fashion’s 80% AI production gap
A report argues that fashion production is lagging behind other sectors in AI adoption as it relies on spreadsheets, emails and PDFs.
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Just Style
IFCO to move to September for 2027
As it celebrated its 10th edition in Istanbul, IFCO announces plans for a larger event in 2027, due to take place in September.
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Just Style
M&S expands ZEOS to drive delivery speed, cut costs
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with ZEOS, Zalando’s B2B logistics and fulfilment business.
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Just Style
ReFiber tackles India’s textile waste with nationwide recovery drive
ReFiber, powered by OterRi, has launched a nationwide campaign to collect unused garments from consumers as part of an effort to address post-consumer textile waste.
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Just Style
Ross Stores raises forecast after surge in Q2 sales and store openings
Ross Stores has raised its FY26 profit forecast after reporting a rise in Q2 sales and earnings, fuelled by accelerated store openings.
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Just Style
Week in review: The confidence gap behind soft apparel sales
New research by Asos suggests some of apparel’s current weaknesses may come down to shopper hesitation, not just price or macro pressure.
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Just Style
How fashion can navigate conflicting supply chain requirements
Haelixa suggests a solution to conflicting legislation in China and the EU that leaves fashion brands struggling to comply with regulations.
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Just Style
Boohoo fined $2.7m in France for misleading labelling on website
France’s consumer regulator has fined Boohoo €2.3m for “deceptive business practices,” including violations of product labelling rules.
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Just Style
Sri Lankan apparel coalition signs pledge for disability inclusive jobs
A coalition of apparel companies in Sri Lanka formalised their commitment to advancing opportunities for persons with disabilities by signing a new pledge.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Just Style
TJX beats Q2 expectations despite ‘self-inflicted’ apparel slump
TJX Companies posted a 4% increase in comparable store sales in Q2 that offset a sluggish performance in its core apparel division.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Just Style
‘We love this industry’ – How LaundRE is closing fashion’s broken loop
How UK start-up LaundRE is working with brands and retailers to reduce waste and bring denim finishing back on-shore in London.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Just Style
UK-backed project to convert Pakistan’s crop waste into textile bio-coal
A new UK-funded clean energy initiative is set to launch in Pakistan, promising to transform cotton crop waste into industrial bio-coal.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Just Style
Clothing sales drag UK retail sales down in July
UK retail sales fell 0.5% in July, according to the latest ONS figures, driven in part by a steep decline on clothing and footwear sales.
Aug 21, 2026·Read at Just Style