Tom Shearsmith
Tom Shearsmith is a News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.fashion, having joined the company in January 2019.
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Save The High Street launches coronavirus support programme
Today, Save The High Street has launched the first end-to-end COVID-19 support programme for the 200,000+ local business owners struggling across the...
Allbirds extends returns policy to 100 days during coronavirus outbreak
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has announced it is to extend its returns policy length from 30 to 100 days, as the coronavirus...
The Centre for Sustainable Fashion urges MPs to look at fashion’s...
The Centre for Sustainable Fashion is urging the UK Government's influential Environmental Audit Committee to put fashion's impact on the world back...
Retail trade union Usdaw calls on Boohoo to close warehouse operations
Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on Boohoo to "prioritise the health of workers" and close its warehouse to reduce the risk...
Lululemon reports 41% digital sales growth in fourth quarter
Lululemon has reported better-than-expected sales and earnings for the fourth quarter, ending 2 February 2020. Revenue increased by 20% compared to the...
Sports Direct “struggling” to enforce COVID-19 rules
Sports Direct is reportedly said to be finding it a difficult to enforce the strict COVID-19 rules asked to be implemented amid the pandemic.
The...
British Fashion Council announces launch of Covid Crisis Fund
Today, the British Fashion Council has announced the launch of the BFC Foundation Covid Crisis Fund, which aims to support fashion businesses and individuals...
River Island to temporarily close Milton Keynes distribution centre
River Island has announced that it will be temporarily closing its distribution centre in Milton Keynes, as a result of the coronavirus...
Ralph Lauren donates $10m to COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide
Today, The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced that it will be donating $10 million to help those affected by coronavirus around the world.
The company...
H&M to allow global aid organisations to use their social media...
H&M has announced it will let global aid organisations, such as the Red Cross, utilise the H&M social media channels, to spread...
Moss Bros temporarily stops online trading
Menswear retailer Moss Bros today announced that it will cease trading online for the time being, as a safety precaution for its...
Matalan requests rent payment holiday due to coronavirus
Matalan has confirmed it is asking landlords for a three month rent holiday to alleviate the economic pressures caused by COVID-19.
The British...
