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US: Zero discharge initiative "should include suppliers"
9 February 2012
Plans by six apparel and footwear brands and retailers to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals from their supply chains by 2020 have been widely praised by a group of stakeholders - but are aiming for a challenging deadline and should have been expanded to include suppliers, they say.
Viewpoint: Cambodia's garment sector faces continued challenges
9 February 2012
With much of the success of Cambodia's garment industry based on its well-publicised commitment to basic labour standards, it's perhaps not surprising that the sector finds itself under a spotlight when it comes to wider worker welfare issues. Indeed, several events that have taken place in recent weeks highlight some of the challenges faced by the local industry.
CAMBODIA: Tribunal urges "immediate steps" on garment pay
8 February 2012
A two-day hearing in which over 200 Cambodian garment workers gathered to give evidence on pay and conditions at factories has recommended that international brands and retailers take "immediate steps" to address the issue of poverty wages for factory workers.
CAMBODIA: Tribunal to probe garment pay and conditions
3 February 2012
Groups representing Cambodian garment workers are holding a "people's tribunal" next week to investigate pay and conditions at factories making clothes for brands including Adidas, Puma, H&M and Gap.
Top stories on just-style this week...
3 February 2012
Among the most-read stories on just-style this week was a report on China's 12th five-year plan for the domestic textile industry, a temporary tariff waiver on products imported into the EU from Pakistan - and our annual management briefing on apparel industry issues to watch in the year ahead.
just-style management briefing: Opportunities for the apparel industry in 2012
2 February 2012
Opportunities the apparel industry can look forward to this year include speed to market, which favours sourcing in the western hemisphere; growth in the number and spending power of middle-lass consumers in emerging markets like China and India; and the use of technology and the internet to make sourcing a truly global activity.
MIDDLE EAST: Alshaya in Cos franchise deal
1 February 2012
Hennes & Mauritz has entered an agreement with M.H. Alshaya to open Cos stores in the Middle East.
China's new five-year plan to guide industry expansion
31 January 2012
Domestic market expansion, new materials development and the transfer of production bases are all priorities under the 12th five-year plan (2011 to 2015) for the domestic textile industry, released by mainland China's ministry of industry and information technology earlier this month.
SWEDEN: H&M FY profit hit by rising costs
26 January 2012
Swedish fashion retailer H&M today (26 January) booked a 15.3% drop in full-year profits after maintaining its prices in the face of rising costs.
SWEDEN: H&M launches David Beckham underwear range
4 January 2012
H&M has announced that a range of men's underwear designed by footballer David Beckham will go on sale on 2 February.
Top ten analysis articles on just-style in 2011...
23 December 2011
Among the most-read analysis articles on just-style in 2011 were stories relating to green fashion and sustainability, the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, and sourcing opportunities in Central America and Ethiopia.
Top ten news stories on just-style in 2011...
23 December 2011
Instead of our regular look at the top stories on just-style during the week, we thought a fitting end to the year would be to take a look at the top stories on just-style in 2011. What made the grade? Not surprisingly, the list includes cotton's ups and downs, the new apparel eco-index scheme...and JC Penney's new logo.
just-style management briefing: Sourcing winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
Garment-making countries had a number of hurdles to overcome in 2011, ranging from the Arab Spring revolts to natural disasters like floods striving to disrupt supply chains. But while some buckled under the weight of this pressure, others really came into their own.
just-style management briefing: Retail winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
While some retailers continued to be vulnerable to cost-cutting, swingeing redundancies and store closures in 2011, others acted swiftly to respond to the changing economic circumstances, offering real value to their customers and embarking on ambitious international expansion.
just-style management briefing: The unusual and unpredictable on just-style in 2011
19 December 2011
From fabrics that moisturise and kill bacteria to bizarre weather and media scandals, the global style sector in 2011 certainly had its share of unusual news and unpredictable developments.
Spotlight on...A better way to grow cotton
15 December 2011
Global brands and retailers are working together to source more Better Cotton for their products in the hope that creating demand down the supply chain will eventually see sustainable cotton become the norm. As the first fibres from the initiative start to make their way into clothing, Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer joined other stakeholders to explain what they hope to achieve.
SWEDEN: H&M same-store sales fall 1% in November
15 December 2011
Fashion retailer H&M has posted a 1% drop in November same-store sales, after consumer spending continues to be hurt by economic worries and warm weather.
SINGAPORE: Ramatex takes steps towards toxic-free future
9 December 2011
Singapore based dyes and chemicals maker Huntsman Textile Effects is to work with textile and garment giant Ramatex in a bid to achieve zero discharge of hazardous chemicals - a target global fashion brands and retailers have set for their supply chains by 2020.
Spotlight on...Fashion firms plan for a toxic-free future
2 December 2011
What started out as a challenge back in July by environmental pressure group Greenpeace to try to persuade global fashion brands and retailers to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals from their supply chains and products has been gaining momentum ever since. So much so that the firms involved believe their efforts have the potential to "change apparel manufacturing."
SWEDEN: H&M announces Marni collaboration
29 November 2011
Fashion retailer H&M today (30 November) revealed plans to collaborate with Italian brand Marni on a collection for the high street brand.
CAMBODIA: 3,000 garment workers plan strike action
28 November 2011
Nearly 3,000 workers at a factory making clothes for Walmart, H&M, JC Penney, Forever 21, Pink and La Senza are set to go on strike to demand the reinstatement of three sacked unionists.
GLOBAL: Apparel brands reveal zero discharge roadmap
24 November 2011
Some of the world's leading brands and retailers have teamed up to release a joint 'roadmap' outlining the steps they intend to take to achieve the goal of zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in their supply chains by 2020.
CHINA: C&A and Li-Ning to cut hazardous chemical use
21 November 2011
Retailer C&A and Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning have joined Adidas, H&M, Nike and Puma in pledging to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals throughout their supply chains.
THE FLANARANT: Is own label about to collapse?
16 November 2011
With more and more own label apparel retailers eyeing growth in Asia and Latin America to make up for shortfalls in their domestic markets, Mike Flanagan asks whether a business formula that's running out of steam at home will now work abroad. Especially if it's fuelled by designers who have little connection to those foreign customers.
SWEDEN: H&M same-store sales fall 2% in October
15 November 2011
Fashion retailer H&M has posted a 2% drop in October same-store sales, after consumer spending continues to be hurt by economic worries and warm weather.
Russia's clothing retail market set for steady growth
11 November 2011
After hitting hard times during the global economic crisis, the Russian clothing retail market is forecast to grow by 3-5% in 2011 and by about 6% per annum during 2012-13.
US: Apparel and footwear brands back new RSL toolkit
7 November 2011
Leading apparel and footwear brands including Nike, Adidas, C&A, Gap, H&M, and VF Corporation have contributed to the second edition of the Supplier Implementation Toolkit, aimed at reducing the use and impact of harmful substances in the supply chain.
UK: H&M plans first Monki and Cheap Monday stores
1 November 2011
H&M is set to open its first standalone Monki and Cheap Monday stores in the UK.
CAMBODIA: Hundreds faint at H&M garment supplier
28 October 2011
More than 200 Cambodian workers have fainted this week at a factory producing clothing for fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB.
Tech talk: Young shoppers a ripe target for retailers
27 October 2011
In recent months a lot of attention has been paid to efforts to understand younger consumers. In particular, mobile phones and social media are playing an increasingly important role in shaping their shopping behaviour - a trend retailers would be wise to follow.
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