News Adidas refutes allegations over Indonesian supplier AMSTERDAM – German sportswear brand adidas has refuted claims that it has behaved unfairly in a protracted row related to Read More »
News Study outlines tannery worker health problems DHAKA – A new study claims most workers in Bangladesh’s export-oriented leather industry suffer from extreme health hazards due to Read More »
News Union fears over South Africa’s largest clothing retailer JOHANNESBURG – A leading union claims South Africa’s largest clothing and textile retailer could be on the brink of collapse Read More »
News EU launches EBA withdrawal procedure in Cambodia BRUSSELS – The EU has started the process that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia’s preferential access to the Read More »
News Finland urged to press for UNGPs during EU presidency BRUSSELS – Finland should use its Presidency of the EU to push for the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Read More »
News H&M calls for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion brand H&M has called for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh amid growing concerns over the Read More »
News Study: some clothing “disintegrating after a few washes” MUNICH – At this year’s ISPO in Germany, researchers presented evidence that clothing is polluting the ocean with tiny plastic Read More »
News Timberland, North Face supplier accused of union busting BATANGAS – A garment manufacturer in the Philippines which supplies to brands including Timberland, UGG, The North Face and J-Crew Read More »
News Next, H&M monitoring situation in Bangladesh DHAKA – Next and H&M are among western apparel brands currently monitoring the situation in Bangladesh where thousands of garment Read More »
C&A exits Chinese market with sale of C&A China 24th August 2020 No Comments ZUG – C&A has entered an agreement to sell its Chinese operations to a Beijing-based private equity company. C&A (China) Company Limited will be sold Read More »
Leicester mayor urges brands to use unionised suppliers 24th August 2020 No Comments LEICESTER – The mayor of Leicester, Sir Peter Soulsby, and regional secretary of TUC Midlands, Lee Barron, have written to leading UK fashion retailers, including Read More »