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New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains

With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based...

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Ellesse is returning to the US market with a new licensing partner

Italian sportswear brand Ellesse, owned by British sports, outdoor and lifestyle group Pentland Brands, is returning to the US with a new licensing agreement, with a focus on the brand’s tennis and ski collections. Pentland Brands has signed a long-term licensing partnership with The Iconic Brand Corporation (TIBC), a new company spearheaded by...

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Source Fashion launches scheme to support British heritage manufacturers

Trade show Source Fashion has announced a 500,000-pound investment scheme to support 15 UK-based heritage manufacturers to champion British manufacturing. From February 2026, Source Fashion will form a dedicated British Heritage Pavilion to showcase the 15 curated, high-quality, heritage manufacturers, from across the UK. Each selected business...

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Pepco Group reports strong Q3, announces share buyback program

Pepco Group N.V., the variety discount retailer, today released its trading update for the third financial quarter of FY25, ended June 30, 2025. The report highlights robust performance, particularly from the 'New Pepco Group' (comprising Pepco and Dealz Poland) following the completed sale of Poundland on June 12, 2025. The 'New Pepco Group'...

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