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Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism
CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains
CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative
GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work,
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M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord
AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions
AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to
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Bangladesh garment sector failing women
DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being
Faux fur faux pas
Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots,
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Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal
BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles
Ten sustainability issues we’ll be following in 2018
Time to talk to consumers H&M sells cotton products which proudly boast their organic credentials. Primark has unveiled its first
EWM calls in administrators, 24,000 jobs at risk
9th October 2020
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LONDON – UK fashion chain Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which owns Peacocks and Jaeger, has lodged a notice to appoint administrators to look for potential buyers
Brand tactics left suppliers reeling from April-June
9th October 2020
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WASHINGTON – Analysis of import data shows US and European apparel brands have refused to pay overseas suppliers for more than US$16bn of goods since
H&M store to showcase textile to textile recycling
9th October 2020
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STOCKHOLM – A H&M store in Sweden will showcase textile-textile recycling in action, allowing customers to hand over their old clothing to be broken down
