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Castore acquires majority stake in shoe and bootmaker Grenson

British sportswear brand Castore, founded by Tom and Phil Beahon, has acquired a controlling stake in heritage shoemaker Grenson, which has been making footwear in Northamptonshire, England, since 1866. According to Grenson’s Companies House filings, J Carter Sporting Club Limited, the parent company of Castore, has acquired a 75 percent stake...

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Heat stress: the very real supply chain risk the fashion industry can no longer ignore

The temperature is 35 degrees celsius but feels like 40 degrees due to the humidity. The air is stifling, the garment dust making it hard to breathe. The old ceiling fan is creaking and full of dust too, barely cooling the air. Workers, used to not drinking too much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks, sip on water spiked with electrolytes but...

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DPP readiness: When and how brands and suppliers can get started

The Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), will create a standardised system for sharing comprehensive product data, from information about durability and recyclability to recycled content and environmental footprint. “It is emerging as one of the most transformative regulatory and...

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Mustang at Pitti Uomo: Ready for the next phase of growth

Mustang returns to Pitti Uomo. Following its debut in January, the German denim brand now aims to establish concrete partnerships and drive its international expansion. In an interview, CEO Andreas Baur discusses wholesale strategy, product development and his goals for 2026. You exhibited at Pitti Uomo for the first time in January and are...

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