China 2015 cotton imports hit multi-year low, to drop more in 2016

The nation shipped in 188,200 tonnes of cotton in December, down 28.85 percent from the same month in 2014, said trade website Cncotton.com, citing customs data.The December number brings imports for the 2015 calendar year to 1.48 million tonnes, the lowest level in at least nine years, according to Reuters calculations.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง

The previous low was 1.53 million tonnes in 2008, according to customs data gathered by Reuters since 2006.The industry is forecasting a further decline in imports for 2016, after domestic prices fell to a new low earlier this month on expectations that Beijing could sell off some of its massive stockpile at a discount.The Ma…

CELC becomes the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp

As well as changing name, the Alliance has adopted a new corporate identity. The new hexagonal logo’s geometric shape represents both a verdant field and the stylised icons of seven figures standing side by side, symbolising the seven trades that constitute the European flax and hemp industry. The design also hints at a fingerprint, representing one of the four goals in the Alliance’s mission statement: “be proof-obsessed.” Besides traceability, the other goals are “be united”, “connect tradition and innovation”, and “radiate respect” both for people and the environment.“It is time for us to update our identity, so that the image we project may reflect what we have become and have the ambition to become: a collective that represents the entire value chain of the Eu…

French launch probe into fashion groups over Uyghur labour

Magistrates at the national anti-terror prosecutor’s office in Paris are probing claims the multinational companies are complicit in crimes against humanity, the source said, confirming a report on the Mediapart investigative website.The case is based on a complaint lodged in April by the anti-corruption group Sherpa, the French branch of the Clean Clothes Campaign, and the Uyghur Institute of Europe, as well as by a Uyghur woman who had been held in a camp in Xinjiang, China.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง

They accused Inditex, the Spanish owner of Zara and other top brands, Uniqlo, the French fashion group SMCP, and the footwear manufacturer Skechers of using cotton produced in the …

Fashion Pact- 30 fashion giants step up for the environment

 Amongst the various climate targets set is the cap of zero net emissions of carbon by 2050, with verifiable programmes such as REDD+ complementing the reduction measures. Also with a 2030 projection horizon is the goal of 100% renewable energy use by the groups, which simultaneously may encourage supply chains to follow suite.  With regards to biodiversity, the groups plan to reject provisions originating from intensive farming systems and to prioritise agricultural usages respecting the natural ecosystem; species protection and soil rehabilitation.  The pact aims to protect oceans by eliminating the use of single-use plastics by 2030 and supporting material innovation in order to reduce pollution generated by plastic microfibers.

Besides Kering, the first signatories of the p…

Hermès opens second leather goods factory in France’s Ardennes region

 The factory’s 5,700 square-metre building, set within an 11-hectare estate, was designed by the Coldefy architectural studio in Lille using a “bio-climatic approach,” with a wooden structure and façades, and extensive use of solar panels. The factory has a “high level of environmental performance,” meaning it produces more energy than it consumes and has a reduced CO2 footprint, as Hermès stated in a press release. “The Maroquinerie de la Sormonne embodies the house’s sustainable development ambitions, its commitment to the well-being of its employees and its pledge to create sustainable jobs,” said Hermès, anticipating that 260 new jobs will eventually be created at this site.คำพูดจาก

Google’s fight against EU antitrust fine to be heard February 12-14 at EU court

The Luxembourg-based General Court will hear arguments from Google and a tech lobbying group backing its appeal while the European Commission will be supported by Germany and eight companies.The hearing is scheduled for Febคำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง. 12-14, said Richard Stables, chief executive of British price comparison site Kelkoo, which is on the EU competition enforcer’s side.

Lawyer Thomas Hoeppner, who is advising three other parties on the EU side, also confirmed the dates.Two years ago, the Commission accused Google of favoring its own price comparison shopping service, hitting it with the hefty fine as well as an order to stop its anti-competitive business p…

J&J resumes production of baby talc in India after tests find no asbestos

“Johnson & Johnson has resumed production of its Johnson’s Baby Powder at plants in Baddi and Mulund, India, after government sanctioned testing reaffirmed that the product does not contain asbestos,” J&J said in a statement to Reuters.Reuters reported earlier on Thursday that the federal regulator had not found any asbestos in the company’s talc, citing sources familiar with the matter.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง

The federal regulator and its counterparts in Indian states launched an investigation into J&J’s Baby Powder following a Reuters report in December that the firm knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos could be found in the product.J&J has descr…

How the luxury and fashion industry is dealing with the explosion of digital content

 The rapid growth of online sales has led brands to shoot a whole series of photos for each product, not only for their online stores, but also for major online platforms that often require customized shots. The digitization of showrooms has prompted the creation of virtual catalogs, where the quality of the images must be impeccable. The latter must depict clothing and accessories with great accuracy, since they are targeted at buyers who until recently were seeing and touching the products up close, and are now placing their orders online. Then, there is the production of content for social media; from the smallest of launches and seasonal campaigns, to capsule collections and more. These images are geared towards different media platforms and therefore, have different content. Fro…

Myanmar coup to dampen U.S. trade, impact footwear and apparel companies, experts warn

Total trade in goods between Myanmar and the United States amounted to nearly $1.3 billion in the first 11 months of 2020, up from $1.2 billion in all of 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.Apparel and footwear accounted for 41.4% of total U.S. goods imports, followed by luggage, which accounted for nearly 30%, and fish, which accounted for just over 4%, said Panjiva, the supply chain research unit of S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Luggage maker Samsonite and privately owned apparel maker LL Bean are among big importers, along with retailer H&M and Adidas, Panjiva said.U.S. direct investment data is unavailable, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said.Myanmar’s army on Monday handed power to military chief General Min Aung Hlaing and imposed a year-long state of em…

Shop Premium Outlets launches retail media network

The initiative will enhance visibility and sales for Shop Premium Outlets sellers while delivering personalized advertisements to millions of online shoppers worldwide. Leveraging Mirakl’s AI-powered sponsored product ads, sellers can seamlessly advertise on the platform in minutes, reaching a global audience of discerning shoppers.With over 300 curated sellers and brands such as Adidas, Coach Outlet, Hugo Boss, and Mulberry, the platform offers customers an extensive selection of premium and luxury items at affordable prices. By integrating Mirakl Ads into its marketplace strategy, Shop Premium Outlets aims to empower sellers to accelerate growth while maintaining the integrity of the shopping experience.

“The launch of our new retail media network demonstrates Shop Premium Out…