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H&M-backed project pilots CO2-capturing aprons at Stockholm restaurant
A Stockholm restaurant crew is wearing cotton aprons that capture greenhouse gas from the air, in a pilot of a technique developed by H&M-backed researchers as the fashion industry struggles to lower its climate impact.
Lifestyle
Gur Organics partners with Artisan Lab on homeware collection
Designer and entrepreneur Pernia Qureshi’s sustainable fashion brand Gur Organics has partnered with concept store Artisan Lab to launch a minimalist homeware collection named ‘Elements’.
Luxury
Anavila to travel to three cities to launch new Khadi line
Sustainable womenswear brand Anavila will hold launch events in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai this month to launch its new Khadi line for summer titled ‘Quiet’.
Lifestyle
FabIndia opens new store in Chennai
Ethnic wear and lifestyle brand FabIndia has opened a new brick-and-mortar store in Chennai in Thuraipakkam as the brand continues to expand across India.
Fashion
Spencer's Retail sees net loss widen to Rs 42.47 crore in Q4
Spencer’s Retail reported a net loss of Rs 42.47 crore in the fourth quarter of the 2022 financial year. Both the business’ revenue and expenses were also down year-on-year.
Fashion
Being Puneri Flea to feature 150 shopping stalls in Pune
From May 14 to 15, Being Puneri Flea will bring together 150 brands from the wider Pune area for a shopping fair at the city’s Royal Palms KP.
Fashion
Ambiente India's Corporate Gifts Show, Paperworld India, and Interior Lifestyle India to feature 400 brands
The upcoming debut co-located edition of Ambiente India's Corporate Gifts Show, Paperworld India, and Interior Lifestyle India will feature over 200 exhibitors and 400 brands from May 12 in Mumbai.
Fashion
LVMH entrusts hotel division to Stéphane Rinderknech
Stéphane Rinderknech, who has spent his entire career at beauty giant L’Oréal, will replace Andrea Guerra as head of LVMH’s hospitality division.
Lifestyle
Boohoo sales up, profit down; short-term pain offers hope of long-term gain
There was good news and bad in Boohoo’s final results for the year to February, but much of the bad news had been flagged in advance and the firm said the pain it's feeling now should be balanced by future growth.
Fashion
Ikea India to increase local sourcing for lower prices, employment opportunities
Homeware, home textiles, and furniture giant Ikea plans to increase the amount of products it sources from India for its stores in the country to keep consumer costs down and create employment opportunities.
Lifestyle
IWEC Women’s Business Mela 2022 to launch in Bhubaneswar on May 4
The International Women’s Entrepreneurship Council will hold what it describes as “India’s first women’s business mela,” in Bhubaneswar from May 4 to 8 to promote businesses in areas including fashion and beauty.
Fashion
Flipkart reduces payment cycle to onboard new sellers
E-commerce business Flipkart has added new seller features to attract new businesses to its platform, including reducing its seller payment settlement cycle from 15 days to between seven and 10 days.
Fashion
Ambiente's Interior Lifestyle India to highlight Indian leather and handloom goods
The upcoming edition of Interior Lifestyle India, which takes place alongside Paperworld India and the Corporate Gifts Show, will showcase a range of Indian leather, craft, and handloom goods this year.
Fashion
JJ Valaya launches multidisciplinary space in New Delhi
Traditional wear designer JJ Valaya has re-opened a new retail concept ‘The World of Valaya’ to house his eponymous brands’ clothing and home décor alongside photography.
Fashion
Domestic markets to be focus for luxury this year, but Europe tourist cities still key
Luxury retailers and brands are shifting their focus post-pandemic and are targeting high-spending shoppers in their domestic markets more than they used to.
Fashion
Walmart encourages Indian businesses to expand internationally with Walmart Marketplace
Walmart has launched new initiatives, including a Walmart Cross Border Trade team based in India, with the aim of bringing more Indian businesses online in the global marketplace.
Fashion