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Where Is the Capital for Fashion’s Sustainability? Upstream, Expert Says

The capital for fashion’s sustainability will come from upstream, and the industry has to overturn its focus on lowest cost to unlock it.

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JCP Sheds 1,000 Jobs in a Tough Week for Retail Workers

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