Profitability dropped in the UK fashion industry amid excess level increase. Credit: William Barton/Shutterstock. New data from the Manufacturing Health Index provided by Unleashed indicates this growth occurred despite a decline in small-medium enterprise (SME) business confidence to its lowest point in two years. The negative sentiment among businesses due to global uncertainty, inflation, and…
Fashion brands and retailers will discuss common topics and challenges when integrating DPC, 3D, AI and other technologies into the fashion value chain. Credit: Pressmaster/Shutterstock. The 3D NEXT LVL event returns on 15 October 2025 and is set to take place at the University of Manchester (UoM), UK. The Association of Suppliers to the British…
Source Fashion is proud to provide a platform that connects UK and global buyers. Credit: Source Fashion. Source Fashion’s exhibitors list has come live after it announced the July 2025 edition will focus on guiding fashion businesses through uncertainty with an emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainability. The exhibitor list includes Bello Valente, Bintem Collection,…
Kornit is a sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technology company. Credit: ivSky/Shutterstock. The partnership solidifies both parties’ dedication to creating a robust alternative for the apparel industry, which currently faces challenges such as excessive production, unanticipated discounting, and logistical inefficiencies. The collaboration is designed to enhance the capabilities of MAS’s clientele, including retailers…
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian) will host the BIRD Fashion Fair. Credit: China National Garment Association/JANDALI. China’s inaugural BIRD Fashion Fair is scheduled to take place on 11-13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian. It will feature more than 800 exhibitors from prominent womenswear hubs such as Hangzhou, Shenzhen,…
Percentil is a managed marketplace for secondhand fashion with operations in Europe. Credit: Svittlana/Shutterstock. MySize’s strategic acquisition for €610,000 ($679,000) follows the insolvency of Percentil’s previous proprietor within Spanish jurisdiction. It also marks MySize’s first foray into the circular fashion and recommerce sectors. The total cost of the acquisition includes a cash payment of €40,000…
UK clothing sales improved in April 2025 after lacklustre growth in recent months. Credit: Sean Lamb/Shutterstock. The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor data shows UK non-food sales, which includes clothing saw a 6.1% year-over-year increase in April. This figure was an improvement from the 6% decline in the same month of the previous year and…
A study by Joor shows that 85% of fashion brands plan to increase their product prices due to tariffs. Credit: MarijaBazarova/Shutterstock. The Tariff Survey, conducted between 10-20 April, gathered insights from more than fashion 400 brands and retailers regarding the potential impact of the tariffs on the industry. The survey suggests 85% of fashion brands…
The Fashion ReModel is designed to incorporate circular business models into everyday operations. Credit: Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock. The Foundation-led demonstration project, inaugurated during the May 2024 edition of the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, aims to illustrate how enterprises can capitalise on the economic benefits of decoupling revenue generation from new clothing production. The Foundation anticipates…
Source Fashion saw a 32% increase in visitors during its February 2025 event. Credit: Source Fashion/Good Results. Source Fashion, which is described as Europe’s responsible fashion sourcing trade show will maintain its focus on critical issues within the fashion industry, particularly those related to ethical sourcing and sustainability. Source Fashion explained it has seen consistent…