Return to Sender: The costs of sending clothes back Customers are sending more of their online purchases back, prompting some retailers to stop covering the cost of returns. Adam Maguire looks at why returns … Business • 19 Jun 22
Window display aims to highlight waste management An interactive window display that aims to raise awareness of waste management has been unveiled on one of Dublin's busiest streets. Environment • 14 Dec 21
Nike faces backlash in China over Xinjiang comments China has launched a PR war on Western brands critical of rights abuses in Xinjiang, with celebrities severing ties with Nike. World • 25 Mar 21
Pamela Scott to close 12 of its 24 shops due to Covid Pamela Scott is to close 12 of its 24 stores, resulting in the possible loss of 104 jobs, in a move to secure the future … Business • 16 Oct 20
'Surreal' to be on cover of Vogue, Tyrone midwife says A community midwife from Co Tyrone who works at a hospital in London has said being on the cover of British Vogue magazine is a … Coronavirus • 04 Jun 20
H&M reports first annual profit rise since 2015 Sweden's H&M said today its chief executive, one of its founding family members, was stepping down to replace his father as chairman. Business • 30 Jan 20
Sustainable fashion - Extending the life of a garment It is the ultimate wardrobe, filled with designer gowns for formal occasions, and cocktail dresses for weddings and parties. Business • 30 Nov 19
Prada pledges to ban fur by February 2020 after years of outcry The esteemed fashion house becomes the latest to ditch fur from its women's collections, as the swell of criticism towards fur becomes ever greater. Fashion • 23 May 19
Ted Baker's CEO resigns after harassment claims Ray Kelvin has resigned as chief executive of Ted Baker with immediate effect following allegations of harassment. Business • 04 Mar 19
5,000 garment workers sacked over Bangladesh strikes Nearly 5,000 low-paid Bangladeshi garment workers stitching clothes for global brands have been sacked by factory bosses for joining strikes over wages this month that … World • 29 Jan 19
No Christmas cheer for fashion firms Clothing retailers have felt a pre-Christmas chill slicing through their margins as they try to lure shoppers to spend rather than hold off in anticipation … Business • 19 Dec 18
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin products Chanel has become the first luxury fashion house to turn its back on exotic animal pelts, such as crocodile and snake skin, in a move … Business • 04 Dec 18
Zara owner Inditex expects profit margin growth in H2 The world's biggest clothing retail group Inditex, owner of fashion chain Zara, today reported a 3% rise in first-half profit and a rise in gross … Business • 12 Sep 18
Online retailer Boohoo makes strong start to new year British online retailer Boohoo said its combination of fast fashion at low prices had got the group off to a strong start to the year, … Business • 12 Jun 18
Online retailer ASOS ups investment as sales grow 27% ASOS said it would have to step up spending on technology and logistics to help maintain its lead in the online fashion pack, with the … Business • 11 Apr 18
H&M's Q4 pretax profit falls less than expected Fashion retailer H&M has today reported a 34% fall in quarterly profit as its core brand's stores attracted fewer shoppers. Business • 31 Jan 18
H&M apologises over 'racist' hoodie advert Fashion group H&M apologised for an advertisement featuring a black child modelling a sweatshirt with the slogan "coolest monkey in the jungle" and said it … World • 09 Jan 18
Zara-owner Inditex's nine month net profit rises 6% Inditex, the world's largest clothing retailer, today reported net profit of €2.3 billion for the nine months to September. Business • 13 Dec 17
Online fashion retailer Boohoo ups outlook again Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has upgraded its sales guidance for the third time in three months as it reported a more than doubling of first-half … Business • 27 Sep 16
H&M's sales growth regains pace in May Sales growth rose at Swedish budget fashion firm Hennes & Mauritz in May after unusually cold spring weather in Europe had capped growth in previous … Business • 15 Jun 16
Inditex's Q1 profit up 6% year on year The world's biggest clothing retailer Inditex has today reported a better than expected 6% rise in first-quarter net profit, driven by strong sales as it … Business • 15 Jun 16
Next reports 7% rise in half yearly profits Clothing retailer Next has posted a 7.1% rise in first-half profit after selling more products than expected at their full price. Business • 10 Sep 15
Fashion retailer Zalando raises forecasts Zalando, Europe's largest dedicated online fashion retailer, lifted its full-year revenue forecast after sales growth accelerated further in the first half. Business • 14 Aug 15
Burberry shares tumble on lower profit guidance Shares in British luxury goods maker Burberry have tumbled after it cut its annual profit guidance, hit by foreign exchange volatility and subdued demand in … Business • 20 May 15
Prada sees profits fall 28% as Asian sales slump Prada suffered a 28% fall in net profit last year as the Italian fashion giant was hit by weaker sales of its luxury products in … Business • 30 Mar 15
