Wal-Mart's new supplier guidelines
By Petah Marian | 25 January 2013
In the wake of the Tazreen Fashion factory fire in Bangladesh at the end of November, where more than 111 workers lost their lives, Wal-Mart has announced a series of new rules for its suppliers. Clothing for the US-based retailer was being manufactured at the site, without its authorisation, and its new guidelines are aimed at improving safety standards. Details are outlined below.
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