Covid-19 Has Emphasised The Importance Of Brand Transparency

Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index is a tool to hold brands to account as the pandemic tests their commitments to environmental and social practices.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

Planes Grounded By Coronavirus Pandemic Sit Idle At Airports Around The World – In Pictures

As travel restrictions in response to the pandemic savagely cut the number of flights, airlines are scrambling to find places to park their redundant planes.

See the full gallery on The Guardian.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

Coronavirus Shutdowns Came At The Worst Possible Time For Fashion And Luxury Retail

March retail sales fell a record 8.7%, and it seems a virtual certainty that the April numbers will be far worse given that the wide-spread shuttering of “non-essential” brick-and-mortar operations across the United States did not take hold until mid-month.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

Kering Braces for Tough Year, Despite Chinese Recovery

The group plans "drastic" cost cuts at its brands, as two-thirds of its stores remained closed as of last week.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

Earth Day 2020 Could Mark The Year We Stop Taking The Planet For Granted

The 50th annual call for environmental reform falls at a time when the health of people and nature has never been more urgent.

Read more on The Guardian.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

During The Pandemic, Models Get A Digital Makeover

Creditors are examining what NMG is worth if sold off, liquidated or continues to operate with fewer stores.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

As Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Looms, Lenders Eye Scenarios

Creditors are examining what NMG is worth if sold off, liquidated or continues to operate with fewer stores.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 22, 2020April

AU $99 Million Raised For Vestiaire Collective, As Sales Rebound

After opening to Australian sellers in 2018, Vestiaire Collective has accelerated global expansion with Japan and Korea now on the cards.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 21, 2020April

Branson To Mortgage Caribbean Island As He Seeks Virgin Bailout

Fresh appeal comes after UK government rejects initial proposals for £500m aid package.

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NewsRhodri JonesApril 21, 2020April

Homeless Taste 'Luxury' At Geneva Hotel During Pandemic

Sofiane Rahmani can hardly believe his luck. After several years of living on the street and bouncing between shelters, he now has his own hotel room, personal bathroom and all meals provided.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 21, 2020April

Over A Barrel: How Oil Prices Dropped Below Zero

The price of US crude has gone negative for the first time in history. How did it happen – and what does it mean?

Read more on The Guardian.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 21, 2020April

The Virus Revealed Our Essential Tech (and Weeded Out the Excess)

A computer with a good internet connection, communication apps and entertainment are the only tech we really need, ever.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 20, 2020April

Luxury Fashion Brands Have Been Aiding The Fight Against The Global Pandemic — Here's What Comes Next For Them

Sales of luxury brands have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. That did not stop some of the most popular names in the luxury retail world from aiding the fight against the virus.

NewsRhodri JonesApril 20, 2020April