just-style's most read stories this week...
By Katie Smith | 7 December 2012
The most read stories on just-style this week include clothing and children's footwear boosting UK retail sales in November, a look at where the Tazreen fire leaves Bangladesh, and Reebok announcing it will lay off 150 staff.
UK: Clothing and footwear boost November sales
Clothing and children's footwear boosted sales for UK retailers in November, according to figures released today (4 December).
The Flanarant: Where does the Tazreen fire leave Bangladesh?
US brands and retailers were baling out of Bangladesh even before the fire at the Tazreen Fashion factory killed more than 110 people at the end of last month. And given the subsequent criticism aimed at Walmart for sourcing there, many other buyers must also be wondering whether the country continues to be worth the risk, according to Mike Flanagan.
UK: Inditex opens eco-flagship on Oxford Street
Zara is set to open its London flagship store tomorrow, a 15,000 square metre store at the Marble Arch end of Oxford Street.
UK: Scottish textile firms launch Yarn Exchange
Ten Scottish knitwear manufacturers have introduced an initiative to help textile firms overcome problems such as sourcing small batches by allowing them to buy and sell excess yarn on a new Yarn Exchange.
US: Reebok lays off 150 amid restructuring plans
Sportswear brand Reebok is set to lay off 150 staff, and close its Hong Kong and Amsterdam offices, as part of plans to streamline its business.
Sectors: Apparel, Fibres & fabrics, Footwear, Manufacturing, Retail, Sourcing
Companies: Reebok, Inditex, Zara
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