All articles by Elizabeth Cooke
Elizabeth Cooke
Elizabeth Cooke is a trainee reporter, specialising in thematic intelligence. She graduated with a degree in French and Philosophy from Oxford University in 2022.
Signal: Apparel sector reports mixed results for Black Friday 2023
Fast fashion online retailer Pretty Little Thing appeared to take a lower profile for Black Friday 2023 with Year over Year (YoY) traffic decreasing by almost half (45%).
Signal: ThredUp’s financial results reflect ever-growing resale market
ThredUp is the latest resale retailer to report growing revenues with apparel brands increasing their interest in Gen Z shopping habits.
Signal: less demand than expected for recycled fibres, says Renewcell
Faced with complex value chains and brand resistance, Renewcell’s financial results reveal weak demand for renewable fibres.
Signal: AI for textile recycling? French firm Cetia has it covered
Backed by major players, French tech company Cetia is offering textile recycling solutions with robotics and artificial intelligence.
Signal: Leicester makers fear exodus as fast fashion majors look to Asia
A number of garment manufacturers in Leicester are filing for insolvency as fast fashion retailers seek supply from South Asia.
Signal: Klarna launches AI shopping tool, conscious shopping dashboard
Klarna continues to evolve beyond buy now, pay later payments, debuting a shopping lens and barcode scanner alongside its conscious shopping dashboard.
Signal: Apple files patent application for smart touch-sensitive textile
Apple has filed yet another patent for a touch-sensitive smart textile, however apparel heavyweights remain sceptical about their commercial potential.
Signal: Is Target closing stores due to retail theft or inventory mismanagement?
US retailer Target cites retail theft as the reason for its upcoming store closures but an industry expert argues inventory mismanagement could be to blame.
Signal: First Apparel Impact Institute grants aim to drive carbon reductions
AII has announced the first round of beneficiaries of its Fashion Climate Fund.
Signal: Nike shareholders reject assessment of supply chain due diligence efforts
A proposal for US sportswear brand Nike to issue an assessment of its supply chain due diligence was not approved at its annual meeting of shareholders.