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C&A ranks 2nd in Fashion Transparency Index
Dusseldorf, 21 April 2020 – C&A is the second highest scoring brand in the ‘2020 Fashion Transparency Index’, which ranks the world’s 250 biggest global fashion brands and retailers public disclose regarding their supply chain and approach to a range of social and environmental issues.
#WearTheChange: C&A launches first recycled swimwear collection
Dusseldorf, 25 March 2020 – The launch of the first recycled swimwear collection emphasises C&A’s vision to establish sustainability as the new normal. By making a commitment to use more recycled materials throughout different product segments, the fashion retailer is positioning itself once again as one of the leaders in sustainability. The women’s styles are made with recycled nylon, while part of the men’s collection is made with recycled polyester fabricated from plastic bottles. The swimwear collection will be highlighted with the #WearTheChange tag, C&A’s label for more sustainable products and initiatives.
C&A donates 240,000 protective masks to medical workers across Europe
Dusseldorf, 24 March 2020 – C&A has announced it is donating 240,000 protective face masks to several hospitals across Europe to help stem the spread of the coronavirus and prevention of COVID-19.
C&A online shop offers free delivery and extends return policy
Dusseldorf, 21 March 2020 – Fashion retailer C&A is offering free home delivery in its European markets for all items purchased via its online shop at www.c-a.com. The measure aims to support C&A customers who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic to shop online.
C&A phases out single-use plastic bags across Europe
Dusseldorf, 14 February 2020 – C&A is phasing out the sale of single-use plastic bags in all of its more than 1,400 stores across 18 countries in Europe. As of March 2020, the fashion retailer will introduce the durable ‘bag-for-life’, made of 80% recycled PET which will withstand many shopping trips. When worn out, it can be returned to any C&A store and exchanged for a new one free of charge.