fast fashion
‘We would slash the fabric’: Fashion’s harmful habit of destroying unsold clothes
A Toronto woman’s recent discovery of garbage bags full of unused children’s clothes is highlighting a serious problem in the industry. Continue reading
‘The days of the $5 T-shirt are numbered’: Forever 21 closure could signal end of fast fashion
Experts say this week’s bankruptcy announcement from Forever 21 comes as no surprise, as shoppers turn their backs on fast fashion and demand brands “do better.” Continue reading
Forever 21 is closing its doors in Canada: Here’s what you need to know
The “wind-down” of the Canadian arm is part of plans to restructure and refocus the business. Continue reading
Fashion industry cleans up its act by tackling environmental and ethical issues
The fashion industry is one of the biggest industries in the world worth some $3 trillion and growing. It also has a huge environmental impact consumers may not be aware of. Continue reading
Edmonton event highlights need for change in fashion industry
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
An Edmonton event is asking consumers to take it slow when it comes to fashion. Continue reading
‘Fast Fashion’: environmental impacts and what you can do as a consumer
Our closets are getting fuller and fuller, but we’re throwing out clothes at a faster rate too. The biggest culprit is fast fashion, combined with our addiction to consume. But what can do you as a consumer? Continue reading
Vancouver woman’s online consignment store hopes to slow the rise of ‘fast fashion’
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A Vancouver woman is hoping to change the way we shop for used clothing. Continue reading
Fast fashion brand Esprit returning to Canada
The international fashion brand is teaming up with Montreal-based distributor Freemark Apparel Brands (FAB Inc.) to open stand-alone stores in Canada next spring. Continue reading
New owners will stick to Roots as retail battles heats up
Prominent clothing chain Roots Canada has sold a majority stake to an investment firm as a new wave of rival store openings washes over Canada. Continue reading
American Apparel seeks bankruptcy protection, Canada stores unaffected
Retailer filesfor U.S. bankruptcy protection a year after ousting founder Dov Charney, who is locked in a contentious a legal fight with the company. Continue reading