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Hugo Boss is the latest brand to begin consolidating its sub-labels to boost business.
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Target Pledges to Swap Polyester With rPET in All Private-Label Apparel by 2020
Target stepped up its commitment to sustainability Monday, announcing plans to make some big changes by 2020.
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