In an email to Just Style, a spokesperson for adidas said the group is taking steps to consolidate its US and Canada operations. buff.ly/3kh2JIe @adidas #structuralchanges #NewsOnJustStyle

Among the trending stories were the new research linking purchasing practices to human rights violation; The secret to apparel growth in 2023; and GlobalData analysts’ forecast for the industry this year. buff.ly/3CQcgfP #TopStories #NewsOnJustStyle

More than 400 exhibitors will be present at the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric, Yarn and Textiles Accessories from 8-10 March 2023. buff.ly/3iD1cMj @ITHIB @itokurumsal #TexhibitionIstanbul #NewsOnJustStyle

A new study conducted by the Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea suggests human-artificial intelligence (AI) collaborative designs could revolutionise the future of fashion design and serve as an educational tool. buff.ly/3IQ95sg #AIinfashion #NewsOnJustStyle

The new European Commission Decisions refer to the management and treatment of waste gas in the chemical sector and a series of activities in the textile industry. buff.ly/3WhouVD @EU_Commission #emissionslaw #NewsOnJustStyle

The fashion industry’s reputation for violating garment workers’ labour rights has existed for years and the term ‘sweatshop’ is still used to explain negative working conditions across any industry – not just fashion. buff.ly/3iG3LwS #accountability #NewsOnJustStyle

Damteks is offering its recycled yarn to customers whereby they are able to place an order with the unique Haelixa DNA already attached. buff.ly/3Cx0dni @haelixa #fibretraceability #NewsOnJustStyle

Speaking to local publication the Khmer Times, Ken Loo, secretary general of TAFTAC, said Cambodian footwear exports to the EU and the US have “not improved” and may continue to decline for the first half of 2023. buff.ly/3Znr1QH #TAFTAC #NewsOnJustStyle

Consumers are cutting back after the expense of the festive period, non-essential spending is significantly reduced, and retailers are looking ahead to the remainder of the year with caution. buff.ly/3QrxE0j #Weekly #NewsOnJustStyle

Among the trending stories were a list of the top apparel-sourcing countries to watch in 2023, Haiti benefiting from a US trade preference scheme, and the role of China in the apparel industry this year. buff.ly/3jQ7s3h #topstories #NewsOnJustStyle

Announced in a stock exchange filing, Hauk notified the company of her resignation of brand CEO effective 31 March with Waters continuing to serve as CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co, Victoria’s Secret and Pink. #newsonjuststyle @VictoriasSecret buff.ly/3Ghn3QX

The five-year plan was rolled out by the General Office of the State Council and will see China prioritise the development of cold chain logistics, promote the use of green packaging , and reduce energy use and emissions in logistics. buff.ly/3QfHzWI #newsonjuststyle

While the vast majority (over 90%) of US clothing came from developing countries as of 2022, as many as 43% of the sampled items made from recycled textile materials were sourced from developed countries #recycledtextiles #newsonjuststyle @shenglu27 buff.ly/3vIqjjI

Next has reported better than anticipated sales for the nine weeks to 30 December 2022, but the future looks bleak, says the retailer, issuing a cautious outlook which includes price hikes. #newsonjuststyle #nextplc @nextofficial buff.ly/3Inhp2n

Ecovative says the purchase of the Lambert Europa Spawn and Substrate facility will bring greater global vertical integration as it expands international production of mycelium materials in fashion, packaging, and food. buff.ly/3vDbb74 @ecovative #NewsOnJustStyle

The Organic Cotton Accelerator has begun the process of launching its Farm Programme beyond India and Pakistan into Turkey. buff.ly/3Z8di0b @OCAccelerator #FarmProgrammeTurkey #NewsOnJustStyle

The Better Cotton Initiative says the launch of the Better Cotton Programme in Uzbekistan will allow the newly privatised cotton sector to continue to reform and meet international standards through commercial incentives. buff.ly/3GF1sUf @BCICotton #NewsOnJustStyle

A report published by USITC finds that US preference programmes have played “an important role” in the trade relationship between the US and Haiti and the development of Haiti’s apparel sector. buff.ly/3i9Wi9h #USITC #NewsOnJustStyle

While China continued to serve as the largest source of apparel for many markets statistically, its prospect is shadowed by the ongoing tensions with the US, increased competition from other countries, and switch to nearshoring. buff.ly/3ifCJMQ #NewsOnJustStyle

The assistance, included in the FY23 omnibus spending package, includes US$3.74bn for disaster assistance for US ranchers and farmers, including cotton and other row crop producers. buff.ly/3WYJrFF @NCottonCouncil #UScottonsector #NewsOnJustStyle