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What to know: UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026

The UK Fashion and Textile Association’s (UKFT) Sustainability Conference returns to London on September 23, where fashion and textile businesses, innovators and sustainability specialists will convene to examine how new technologies can move from development into commercial use. This year’s theme, 'Progress in Practice', focuses on a key...

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United Rentals executive Craig Pintoff joins TJX board

US off-price apparel and home fashions retailer The TJX Companies (TJX) has elected Craig Pintoff to its board of directors, effective September 16, 2026. Pintoff currently serves as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of US equipment rental business United Rentals. In his current role, he oversees human resources, legal,...

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Ross Stores appoints Shelley Bransten and Christian Johnson to board of directors

US off-price retail chain Ross Stores has announced changes to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2026. The company has elected Shelley Bransten and Christian Johnson as new board members. Simultaneously, Sharon Garrett, a long-standing member of the board, has announced her intention to retire. Bransten brings over 25 years of...

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Reitmans Q2 gross profit improves, net revenue down 1.9 percent

Canadian specialty apparel retailer Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 ended August 1, 2026, highlighting an improvement in gross profit margin despite a slight decline in overall net revenues. Net revenues for the quarter fell 1.9 percent to 211.8 million Canadian dollars...

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Spinnova targets acquisition of Portuguese yarn spinner Tearfil to boost commercial scale

Finnish materials technology company Spinnova has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Portuguese yarn spinning company Tearfil – Indústria Têxtil (Tearfil) and its shareholders regarding the potential acquisition of all shares in the business. The transaction aims to strengthen the position of Spinnova in the textile value chain by...

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NYFW SS27 trends: Fringe swings at Monse, Conner Ives, Cult Gaia and more

As NYFW SS27 concludes and the fashion spotlight shifts to London, a clear picture is emerging of the key trends that defined New York. In the wake of the fur ban, designers are turning to fringe to deliver the three-dimensional depth, movement and tactile luxury that fur once provided. From raw, shredded hems to sleek, architectural strands of...

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How Natalie Dusome built a nine-figure brand from her basement: 'It started with me crying, looking for my keys'

Natalie Dusome was standing in her hallway with her nine-month-old daughter on her hip, late, exhausted, digging through her bag for a set of keys she could not find. “I was feeling completely overwhelmed by something that should have been so simple. Eventually, I just put my bag down and started crying,” she told FashionUnited. The meltdown...

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MCM and Luar unveil collaborative leather bag during NYFW

MCM and New York-based label Luar have collaborated on a bag unveiled during New York Fashion Week in celebration of MCM's 50th anniversary. The style, named the Anima MCM x Luar Leather Drawstring, was unveiled during Luar's spring/summer 2027 show earlier this week. Luar founder Raul Lopez combined elements from six bag models from the MCM...

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TCU partners with Polimoda to expand fashion students’ access to Florence

Texas Christian University (TCU) has established a new partnership with Florence-based fashion school Polimoda, giving TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy from spring 2027. The semester programme will offer students a choice between Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s...

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eBay offers 200,000 pounds in grants to support young entrepreneurs

eBay's UK arm is offering up to 200,000 pounds in grants to support young entrepreneurs and help established sellers create opportunities for young people. The second edition of its Up & Running Grants programme will provide up to 20 businesses with 10,000 pounds each. The scheme is open to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 building businesses on...

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Swiss watch exports rise 9.1 percent in August, driven by China and Japan

Zurich - Swiss watch exports climbed 9.1 percent in August to 1.78 billion Swiss francs, driven mainly by China and Japan, which offset a sharp decline towards the US, the watchmaking federation announced on Thursday. In August, Swiss watch exports jumped by 22.1 percent to Japan and 15.8 percent to China compared to the same period a year...

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The role of Manchester Fashion Week in building a modern regional fashion ecosystem

While globally renowned fashion weeks kick off their SS27 showcases, regional UK events are turning the spotlight toward local issues. Manchester Fashion Week (MFW) is leading this effort. Originally launched in 2011, the event went on a decade-long hiatus before returning under new ownership in 2025. Its most ambitious iteration yet took place...