News Accord to go ahead with boiler inspections DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has expressed disappointment at the Bangladesh Accord’s decision to launch Read More »
News Myanmar military links raise questions for brands YANGON – Global apparel brands have been forced to rethink their sourcing options in Myanmar after a UN Independent International Read More »
News Is fashion ‘pact’ a backward step for sustainability? BIARRITZ – 31 global apparel brands including H&M, Puma, Galeries Lafeyette, Kering, Selfridges, Nordstrom and Ralph Lauren recently signed a Read More »
News ThredUP announces US$100m funding round NEW YORK – Online resale business thredUP has announced it has received US$100m in funding which it will use to Read More »
News Levi’s targets water-stressed regions in radical new water strategy SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss has announced a new water strategy with a goal of reducing cumulative water use for Read More »
News Abercrombie & Fitch targets water use in denim production NEW ALBANY – US apparel brand Abercrombie & Fitch has pledged to cut water use in the production of its Read More »
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 »
Bestseller emissions increase, SBTi goals in question 29th March 2022 No Comments COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion retailer Bestseller says it saw an increase of nine per cent in its scope 3 emissions in 2021 compared to a Read More »
German retailers tackle labour rights in Tamil Nadu 29th March 2022 No Comments BERLIN – German retailers Hugo Boss, Otto Group, Tchibo and KiK are working on a project to improve labour and human rights standards in textile Read More »