Rachel Lawler

Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirmed to Just Style that fashion sourcing expert Jane Robson will join its team in August 2026.

A new survey has found that more than half of textiles graduates in the UK are not working in the sector full-time, despite skills shortages.

Rachel Lawler TEX+, which aims to connect textile graduates with industry professionals, said the survey shows many are struggling to transition from education into careers.

Jack Stratten, head of trends at Insider Trends, says the increasing popularity of resale platforms is changing consumer fashion habits.

A panel at Source Fashion considered physical – as well as emotional – durability in apparel and how it changes consumer perceptions.

Nike’s Cathy Sparks has shared plans to create a less “fragmented” market in China and increase locally-created product.

A new report from GlobalData says Generation Alpha will have a “profound influence” on future consumption across all sectors.

Earth Action says industry collaboration could reduce microfibre leakage in textile production by 95% by 2032.

Microfibres, usually made of plastic, are microscopic particles that shed from clothing during manufacturing, wear and laundering.

Zalando reported a 20.8% increase in group revenue Q2 FY26, thanks to increasing B2B growth and ongoing investments in AI.