Profit-wise, it’s going swimmingly for swimwear makers. Eco-wise, they’re drowning
Up to mid-year, consumers spent 19% more than they did last year, adding to an already monstrous green challenge
11 August 2021 - 20:29
In the first half of the year, before the spectre of the Delta variant arose, consumers were in a liberated mood. With airline tickets and high heels, swimsuits became must-haves for shoppers eager to escape quarantine. Globally, consumers spent $2.7bn (about R40bn) on swimwear in the first half of 2021, a 19% jump from the same period in 2019...
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