High-end online retailers launch platform for setting climate targets aligned with science

ABOUT YOU, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and ZALANDO join forces to launch new climate action initiative for fashion brands In a unique industry collaboration, the three online retailers are launching a bespoke learning platform to support their brand partners in setting climate targets aligned with science. ABOUT YOU, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and ZALANDO are teaming up and taking … Read more

Holiday sales in America to increase 3.5 to 4 percent in stores and 15 to 17 percent in non-store sales

Deloitte forecasts 3.5 to 4 percent increase in holiday sales. Deloitte’s retail & distribution practice expects total holiday sales to climb to between $920 and $925 billion, representing a 3.5 to 4 percent increase in November through January holiday sales (excluding motor vehicles and gasoline) over last season. This growth rate is below last year’s … Read more

Fur fashions labeled or advertised as being faux fur

Faux Fur May Not Be So Faux Faux fur may amazingly look like real beacause its real. Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the Federal Trade Commission alleging that 11 retailers have falsely labeled or advertised fur fashions as being “faux fur.” The Humane Society says Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Gilt, … Read more