News Workers at Target supplier win US$6m in back pay WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at Read More »
News IAF calls time on cheap sourcing model LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and Read More »
News Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in Read More »
News Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. Read More »
News Morocco textile recycling could unlock US$1.9bn, says IFC RABAT – Textile recycling in Morocco could unlock US$1.9bn in additional private investment and create more than 30,000 jobs. This Read More »
News Le Relais warns of failing used textile economics PARIS – French textile collection and sorting group Le Relais is cutting around 60 insertion jobs and reducing collection volumes Read More »
News Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, files for bankruptcy RALEIGH – Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, whose clients include Stella McCartney and H&M Group’s &ll, has filed for Chapter Read More »
News Lindex pilots digital product passports GOTHENBURG – Swedish fashion retailer Lindex says it is introducing digital product passports for selected garments. The move is the Read More »
Stefan Persson steps down as H&M chairman 30th January 2020 No Comments STOCKHOLM: H&M has announced its 72-year old chairman, Stefan Persson, is to step down as head of the fashion retailer and hand over the reins Read More »