JCPenney and SPARC Group have announced the formation of a new organization, Catalyst Brands, uniting six iconic retail banners to embody the essence of American style. This venture combines SPARC Group’s brands—Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica—with JCPenney and its private labels, including Stafford, Arizona, and Liz Claiborne. Over the past three […]
Reports show that Ukraine’s steel output has increased by 21.6% in 2024, reaching 7.58 million metric tons, according to its producers’ union on Thursday. However, the ongoing fight near the country’s sole coking coal mine poses a significant threat to production levels this year. The steel industry has already faced severe setbacks since Russia’s invasion […]
A devastating fire swept through Ghana’s Kantamanto Market in the early hours of January 2, displacing thousands of clothing recycling and upcycling businesses and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Known as the largest secondhand clothing market in West Africa—and one of the largest globally—Kantamanto has long been a hub for creative reuse […]
China emitted 13 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2021, marking a 4.3% increase compared to the previous year, according to its latest official submission to the United Nations, as reported by state media on Friday. This figure represents the most recent official estimate of China’s annual emissions, proving its position as the world’s […]
Ambercycle, a material science innovator, has partnered strategically with the Benma Group to expand the production of circular polyester fiber. The Chinese company and Ambercycle will increase the manufacturing of cycora fibers, which are made from recycled polyester, as a result of their new collaboration. By collaborating with the Chinese business, Ambercycle is able to […]
