South Korea
Fast-Fashion Failure: Toxic Chemicals Found in Shein, Temu Shoes
South Korean authorities found products from Shein, Temu and AliExpress containing toxic chemicals at levels…
SBTi Validates Sae-A Trading’s Greenhouse Gas Targets
Sae-A Trading has become the first Korean apparel manufacturer to receive SBTi's approval for its net-zero…
Glenn Martens on Diesel’s Big Push in South Korea Via New Store, Local Ambassadorship
Newly appointed ambassador and K-pop star Hoshi attended the opening of the biggest Diesel store in the…
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Sae-A Trading Joins SBTi With New Greenhouse Gas Targets
The South Korean supplier revealed it will work toward a 42 percent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2…
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The company expects to open its second Nike Style retail concept this fall in Shanghai.
SwatchOn Secures $10 Million to Grow Digital Fashion
With this investment, SwatchOn plans to develop new initiatives focused on revolutionizing digital fashion.
Reebok Links Up With South Korean Licensee
LF Corp. will distribute Reebok apparel and footwear in South Korea.
Century 21 2.0: What’s New and What Remains the Same
The beloved off-price retailer is back but things look a little different this time around.
Allbirds Alights in Asian Nation Where Signature Wool Runners Are Made
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Report: Kohl’s Has Millions for Shareholders—But Not for Suppliers
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Champion Inks Major South Korea Distribution Deal as Expansion Revs Up
Champion's renewed popularity is paying off as the company lays out plans for expansion.