News Global investors call for apparel supply chain transparency NEW YORK – More than 100 investors representing billions of dollars in assets under management have signed a letter urging Read More »
News Roy Robson accused of union busting IZMIR – German fashion brand, Roy Robson has been accused of union busting in Turkey. A complaint has been filed Read More »
News Time to look beyond Bangladesh? DEHLI – The global apparel industry focus in April has been on Bangladesh and the five year anniversary of Rana Read More »
News Esprit bridges Dutch and German textile initiatives RATINGEN – International apparel brand, Esprit, has become the first ‘associate member’ of the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Read More »
News World Bank calls for fewer labour market regulations WASHINGTON – The World Bank has issued a new report encouraging lower minimum wages and stronger hiring and firing powers Read More »
News MEPs back separate collections for household textiles STRASBOURG – European Parliament has backed ambitious circular economy proposals which will mean waste textiles from households will have to Read More »
News Lindex to train all designers, buyers in circularity by 2020 GOTHENBURG – Finnish fashion retailer, Lindex, will train all of its designers, buyers and production teams in design methods for Read More »
News BGMEA: Bangladesh a “model of workplace safety” DHAKA – Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has become a model of workplace safety – this is the remarkable claim of Read More »
News Boohoo forecast to post 95 per cent growth LONDON – Analysts expect ultra fast fashion business, Boohoo, to announce an almost doubling of sales this year. A 95 Read More »
US shuts down de minimis customs loophole 4th February 2025 No Comments WASHINGTON – The United States has shut down a key customs loophole that enabled China-based e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to flood the market with Read More »
Study reveals growing microplastic levels in human brain tissue 4th February 2025 No Comments LONDON – A ground-breaking study has confirmed that microplastics are accumulating in the human brain, raising concerns about the long-term impact of synthetic materials on Read More »