J.Jill Inc. names Courtney O'Connor its new chief merchandising officer, starting on 30th June 2025. O'Connor has more than 20 years of experience developing merchandising strategies for leading fashion brands.
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The UK Government has committed US $ 483 million to help develop the long-term success of its creative industries, including the fashion industry, with a focus on supporting emerging designers, London Fashion Week and projects to increase UK trade overseas.
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UNIQLO will open its first store in South India in Bengaluru on August 29, 2025, at Orion Mall, marking the brand’s entrance into one of the fastest growing urban markets in India.
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Adidas has named Vijay Chauhan general manager for its India business, effective 1st August 2025. He replaces Neelendra Singh, who was at the helm of the brand for nearly 20 years and was instrumental in growing the brand and expanding it into cricket.
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Circ collaborates with Portugal-based Selenis to scale manufacturing of recycled polyester from textiles and waste. The partnership occurs after Circ's announcement of a planned US $482 million recycling facility in France that will utilize Circ's technology.
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In order to meet the growing sustainable clothing demands, the textile impact company Syre partnered with the U.S. retailers Gap and Target. The company will be supplying polyester chips and recycled polyester to these two U.S. retailers.
