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ILO outlines forced labour progress in Uzbek cotton
GENEVA – Uzbekistan’s cotton sector appears to have taken another step towards coming in from the economic cold. The latest
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Nike halts online sales in Russia amid Ukraine crisis
OREGON – Nike has announced it is suspending online sales of its products in Russia because it says it cannot
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Bestseller calls halt to sales in Russia
COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has announced a halt to all apparel sales in Russia amid the country’s ongoing
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Details emerge of Bangladesh fire which killed 3
DHAKA – More details have emerged about the recent show factory fire in Bangladesh which saw three people killed and
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Zalando revenues grow 30 per cent in 2021
BERLIN – German online fashion brand Zalando has reported GMV (gross merchandise value) growth of 34.1 percent to €14.3bn for
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Bluesign shares progress of manufacturing partners
ST GALLEN – For the first time ever, textile chemical management business Bluesign has released figures on energy, water and
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Draft EU due diligence laws criticised by rights groups
BRUSSELS – Long-awaited due diligence laws by the European Union aimed at making multi-nationals accountable for social and environmental transgressions
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Textile Exchange evasive over organic cotton fraud claims
TEXAS – US consultants Textile Exchange refused to be drawn over claims that organic cotton fraud is widespread, particularly in
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Bremen Cotton Exchange joins Make the Label Count
BRUSSELS – Bremen Cotton Exchange has become the latest organisation to join Make the Label Count (MTLC) which is lobbying
Asos purchases Arcadia brands for £295m
1st February 2021
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LONDON – Online fashion brand Asos has purchased the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from retail group Arcadia for £295m. The deal follows
Sears suppliers win hollow victory against Transformco
1st February 2021
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WASHINGTON – A group of Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers have won a lawsuit against US retailer Sears over unpaid orders. However, the businesses will receive a
Military coup raises fears for Myanmar garment sector
1st February 2021
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YANGON – The military has seized power in Myanmar after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party.
