Most big users failing on cotton sustainability
Traditional farming of cotton, the second-biggest raw material for textile, makes heavy use of pesticides and water.Research by Rank a Brand showed 29 of the estimated 37…
German monthly retail sales drop for fourth month running
The volatile indicator, which is often subject to revision, showed retail sales decreased by 0.6 percent on the month in real terms, the Federal Statistics Office said.That…
Luxury industry- China reshuffles the deck
The Chinese government’s announcement of a national wealth redistribution plan sparked grave concerns. Fearing a rise in income tax for the wealthiest Chinese, the world’s pre-eminent luxury…
Pandora in game-changing switch to lab-grown diamonds
That news came as Pandora prepared to launch its Brilliance range on Thursday featuring the lab-grown gems. It’s debuting in the UK first with the new range…