#Retail & Brands

2023-10-26

C&A introduces its European membership program

C&A is thrilled to announce the launch in Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal and Romania of its new membership program, 'C&A for you', designed to enhance the shopping experience and bring an extra spark to customers' fashion journey. As a member of 'C&A for you,' shoppers will gain access to exclusive offers, benefits, rewards and discounts, as well as a wealth of fashion inspiration, making shopping at C&A even more enjoyable.

After a successful pilot program in the Netherlands, the membership program was rolled out last August across multiple European countries – Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Spain and Switzerland – and in just a few weeks has gathered more than 600,000 new members.

'C&A for you' is now being launched in four new countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal and Romania. This membership program is designed to reward their loyal customers by offering a 10% welcome bonus, exclusive member deals, additional discounts during sale periods and the possibility of collecting points and becoming a ‘plus’ member.

C&A's decision to introduce the 'C&A for you' membership program is part of its ongoing transformation journey, putting the customer at the core of all activities In order to meet the customer demands even better in the future, C&A has started a comprehensive digital transformation to gather essential market insights, enabling better service delivery and deeper understanding of customer styles, preferences, and demand patterns.

Daniel Jimenez, Chief Merchandising Officer, C&A Europe, on this strategic move: "At C&A, we are not just redefining fashion; we are redefining the way we engage with our customers. This program is not just about rewarding loyalty; it's about creating a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience that our customers deserve."

'C&A for you ' is set to redefine the way customers interact with the brand, providing unparalleled access to exclusive benefits and insights while shaping C&A's future collections and offerings.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

GORE-TEX® KIDSWEAR launches innovative membership scheme for kids’ jackets

With its revolutionary new membership model, GORE-TEX® Kidswear now offers families a simple, flexible and sustainable way of kitting out their children in top-quality jackets. It is aimed at the parents of children aged between five and ten and kicks off with a choice of functional winter jackets.

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.

Freudenberg accelerates local production for apparel market by expanding its site in India

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) celebrates the grand opening of a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, on October 14, adding 20,000 square feet of production space and introducing new production lines tailored to the Indian apparel market. This strategic investment is aimed at significantly reducing lead times and enhancing the availability of high-quality, locally produced interlinings for the fast-evolving apparel sector in India and South Asia.

Eastman Naia™ launches Sustainability Progress Report and 2025-2030 Sustainability Goals at Textile Exchange Conference, reaffirming commitment to circular innovation

At the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, Eastman Naia™ released its 2025 Sustainability Progress Report and announced its 2025–2030 Sustainability Goals, presenting a record of genuine progress and outlining a renewed roadmap for the years ahead. This announcement demonstrates Naia™’s long-standing commitment to driving an industry-wide shift toward sustainability through scalable, commercially viable material solutions.