Just over two years ago, in July 2022, the four textile and footwear brands On, Patagonia, Puma and Salomon announced that they had joined forces with French biochemical company Carbios to utilise its unique biorecycling technology for synthetic fibre recycling and to improve the recyclability and ongoing reusability of their products. This...
29 Oct 2024
US outdoor equipment manufacturer Patagonia is laying off numerous employees as part of a reform of its personnel structure. "We have had to make the sad and difficult decision to say goodbye to 41 of our colleagues," said CEO Ryan Gellert in a LinkedIn post that the company published on its website last week. As such, Patagonia has laid off 1...
7 Oct 2024
Standing still is not an option for outdoor brand Patagonia. In 2022, the brand transferred ownership to a non-profit trust and in April this year, opened its first store in the Netherlands. FashionUnited spoke to Nina Hajikhanian, general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, about the brand’s mission and community....
20 Jun 2024
From today, 6 June to 9 June, the European elections will once again take place, in which citizens of the EU countries elect the members of the European Parliament. They represent the interests of EU citizens at European level and have the task of shaping and adopting new laws in all areas of life in the European Union (EU). As such, retail...
6 Jun 2024
Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...
17 May 2024
In a documentary that is as humorous as it is revealing, the US outdoor company Patagonia has taken a critical look at consumer habits and the resulting clothing waste. The 45-minute film entitled 'The Shitthropocene' - an allusion to the current geological age of mankind (the Anthropocene) - takes a satirical but brutally honest look at how...
6 May 2024
Outdoor technical apparel and accessories brand Patagonia has opened its first store in the Netherlands in Amsterdam to serve as both a retail store and a space for local activist and sports communities. Located at historic Singel 465-467, the store offers the brand’s technical products for outdoor sports, including climbing, snow sports, and...
15 Apr 2024
Outerwear specialist Patagonia has unveiled a new repair centre in London, established alongside social impact companies United Repair Centre (URC) and Fashion Enter. The location’s goal is focused around making repairs more accessible, allowing other brands to also participate while also contributing to the local job market. Clothing...
6 Nov 2023
Outerwear specialist Patagonia has announced the launch of a new online Repair Portal, designed to cater to repair requests 24 hours a day and allow customers to track the status of their repairs. Alongside this, the brand is also set to expand its European network of fixers, as well as increasing repair tools and services in its stores. It...
14 Jul 2023
From the outside, Patagonia, the brand known for its environmental activism and sustainability, seems to be doing everything right for its employees, for garment workers and for the environment. However, a new report by Follow The Money (FTM) has stated that the company was found to be producing in the same factories where fast fashion brands...
15 Jun 2023
American department store chain Nordstrom has been accused of selling counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and T-shirts, according to a lawsuit filed by the sustainable clothing brand. The lawsuit states that Nordstrom continued to sell the fake items even after its "years-long dealer relationship" with Patagonia had ended. The sales allegedly took...
2 Jun 2023
Next month the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) will host its annual Forum, a conference which brings together designers, brands, investors, innovators, academia, economists, consultants and disruptors to focus on accelerating a Circular Fashion Ecosystem by 2030. Industry leaders will come together via thought provoking panel discussions,...
20 Mar 2023