ASOS, Boohoo and ASDA investigated over fashion 'greenwashing' claims

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Three fashion retailers could face legal action from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority if found to have misled its customers over the environmental credentials of their products

Fashion retailers ASOS, Boohoo and ASDA's George clothing brand are being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over alleged 'greenwashing', the watchdog announced today...

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