Amazon UK rolls out new programme to support women in tech

Described as a gender diversity and inclusion programme, Amazon Amplify will also support the recruitment of more LGBT+, BAME and disabled employees, the online giant said in a statement on Thursday.“Diversity fosters greater…

UK ethical consumer spending hits £100bn, fashion resale market booming – report

Overall ethical spending has now exceeded £100 billion for the first time, up 23.7% year-on-year.The report also said ethical ‘green pound’ spending also reached a record £122 billion at the end of 2020,…

France to pay bonus for shoe, clothes repairs to cut waste_1

The move aims to cut down on the 700,000 tonnes of clothes thrown away by French people each year, two-thirds of which ends up in landfills.”From October, consumers will be able to be…

Gymshark to open 55,000-square-foot innovation hub

The brand has enjoyed explosive growth since its creation in 2012, with revenues expected to reach £100 million in 2019 after sales tripled to £40.5 million in the year to 31 July 2018.Award-winning…

Abercrombie and ex-CEO sued over sex trafficking accusations

According to the lawsuit, Jeffries used his position as the CEO of Abercrombie to recruit men and invite them to castings at his homes in New York City, the Hamptons, and other locations….