Boohoo co-founder Kane secures re-election to board
Carole Kane, the co-founder of UK fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has survived a reported investor revolt to remove her from the board, winning strong shareholder support.
When does supplier transparency really benefit apparel brands?
Game theory has helped determine under which circumstances it is beneficial to publish approved supplier...
The global garment industry commodity trap
Commodity garment exporters must transition to fashion production if they are to compete in the post-virus business world.
UK clothing sales fall in May as wet weather dampens demand
UK retail sales slipped in May – the first full month of trading since non-essential retail reopened for business – with consumer demand for apparel waning as bad weather led to a washout month.
Boohoo criticised on efforts to improve supply chain practices
A trio of rights groups has expressed its concerns over Boohoo Group’s efforts to address labour rights abuses at its Leicester supplier factories – especially its commercial purchasing practices.
Fashion and accessory sector job openings
Where are firms in the fashion & accessories sector hiring for Big Data roles? (Source: GlobalData)
| Country | Big data job ads in Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, United States | 15 |
| Winston-Salem, United States | 4 |
| Shanghai, China | 3 |
| Bengaluru, India | 3 |
| Zaventem, Belgium | 2 |
| Denver, United States | 2 |
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Sri Lanka makers in buyer support plea as Covid 3.0 hits
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