News “We need to close the sweatshops” says Tory MP EXCLUSIVE – Parts of Leicester’s garment industry have been allowed to operate beyond the law and become a breeding ground Read More »
News Esquel Group vows to stick by Xinjiang HONG KONG – Esquel Group, the Chinese textile manufacturing giant, has vowed to keep its Xinjiang factories in Western China Read More »
News ‘10,000 modern slaves’ in Leicester’s garment sector LONDON – Retail trade union Usdaw, which represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley and head office Read More »
News H&M supplier harassing workers to resign AMSTERDAM – An Indian garment supplier to H&M has been accused of violating international labour standards. Gokaldas Exports is alleged Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord: a blueprint to address labour rights? OPINION – In this special op-ed for Apparel Insider, supply chain and human rights expert, Kate Larsen, argues that by Read More »
News Retailers, influencers cut ties with toxic Boohoo LEICESTER – This week we reached out to PR, image, and crisis management experts to ask about the reputational impact Read More »
News Boohoo exec accuses media of “inaccuracies” MANCHSTER – The CEO of Boohoo brand, PrettyLittle Thing, has hit out at media commentary over allegations that some Leicester Read More »
News Södra receives RCS certification for OnceMore pulp VÄXJÖ – Swedish pulp and paper business, Södra, which has developed a chemical recycling technique which can separate the cotton Read More »
News Levi’s extends IFC finance scheme to all suppliers SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has responded to criticism that it was delaying payment to suppliers amid Read More »