News Fashion Revolution calls for sustainable focus at fashion weeks LONDON – Fashion Revolution has called for a radical change of emphasis for London Fashion Week and its global counterparts, Read More »
News US company heads drop shareholder first principle WASHINGTON – The bosses of 181 of the US’s biggest companies, among them Hanes brands, Macys, Target Corp, and Walmart, Read More »
News H&M, Esprit back factory worker initiative in China SHANGHAI – H&M, Esprit and KappAhl are taking part in a new initiative in China aimed at boosting labour conditions, Read More »
News Banana Republic launches rental service SAN FRANCISCO – US apparel retailer Banana Republic has launched a new clothing rental service. For a monthly subscription fee Read More »
News US brands back pioneering worker rights programme WASHINGTON – Levi’s, The Children’s Place and Konyoor – owner of Wranger and Lee – have signed up to a Read More »
News Fresh backing for recycled fibre business HELSINKI – Finnish tech business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC), which produces a cotton-like fibre from recycled fibres and cellulose, has Read More »
News Apparel store closures leap in US amid recession fears NEW YORK – New figures from the US show a startling rise in store closures so far in 2019 – Read More »
News ASOS steps in after supplier goes bust LONDON – Online fashion retailer ASOS has outlined remediation efforts after one of its suppliers in Mauritius fell into liquidation Read More »
News GMAC pleads with EU to consider job losses PHNOM PENH – The European Union’s withdrawal of Cambodia’s Everything But Arms (EBA) access would harm 750,000 workers and three Read More »
BCI and Oeko-Tex hit back at eco-label report 10th May 2018 No Comments LONDON – Both Oeko-Tex and the Better Cotton Initiative have issued a robust defence of their respective standards following a recent report which claimed that Read More »
Government and industry back Bangladesh Accord extension 10th May 2018 No Comments DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh has given its backing for the Bangladesh Accord to work in the country beyond May 2018 following a meeting Read More »