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US apparel sector welcomes new legislation to tackle counterfeits
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the introduction of a new bill aimed at increasing online market transparency and accountability to tackle the problem of counterfeit and stolen goods.
UN Human Rights Council targets companies over Xinjiang forced labour
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) has sent out letters to a raft of international companies, including those in the apparel and textiles industry, about their potential use of forced labour in China, as companies continue to be urged...
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The coronavirus pandemic has been the catalyst to fundamentally change consumers' shopping habits, offering new opportunities for brands and retailers to engage with new customers in new channels.
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Bangladesh saw a decline of nearly 4% in the export of ready-made garments in the first eight months of the year, new figures show.
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Tunisia clothing sector launches industry review
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US apparel imports continue to gain ground
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'Made in China for China' focus of new five-year plan 9 Mar 21
China next five-year plan aims to push clothing production westwards – including the contentious province of Xinjiang – and grow the domestic market in the world's largest producer of apparel, footwear and raw materials.
Asos inclusivity and social media focus will boost ex-Arcadia brands 9 Mar 21
Following last month's acquisition of Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT by Asos, the former Arcadia brands will now be able to benefit from the online pureplay's superior reactivity to trends, popularity among young consumers, and expansive global reach, after having undoubtedly lost their fashion authority in recent years.
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UNHRC targets companies over Xinjiang forced labor
Michelle Russell | 24 Mar 21
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has sent out letters to a raft of international companies, including those in the apparel and textiles industry, about their potential use of forced labour in China, as companies continue to be urged to conduct reviews of their supply chains.
Western nations unite on Xinjiang crackdown
Hannah Abdulla | 23 Mar 21
Britain, the EU, Canada and the US have slapped sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass internment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang – a move applauded by footwear, apparel and textile industry bodies.
Kontoor Brands expands Indigood water savings
Leonie Barrie | 22 Mar 21
Jeans giant Kontoor Brands, owner of the Wrangler and Lee brands, is expanding its Indigood programme to include additional water saving technologies in a bid to offer more options for suppliers.
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Broken retail model pushes apparel suppliers to breaking point
It has taken Sanjeev Mahtani 30 years to build Must Garment Corporation, but just a matter of months for his lifetime's work to come crashing down. As he tries to pick up the pieces of his manufacturing business, he tells just-style why he fears for the future of apparel suppliers – and the millions of workers they employ.
Ciel Textile CEO puts Mauritius maker on post-Covid path
Eric Dorchies was appointed CEO at Mauritius based Ciel Textile Ltd last July, at a moment when his country's important clothing and textile sector was struggling hard against the impact of Covid-19. It has not been an easy start to his job, but as he tells just-style, the company is already working on plans to recover from the pandemic.
Fashion-Enter on a mission to boost made in Britain
Skills training provider and manufacturer Fashion-Enter is gearing up for a busy year, with plans to lead a new fashion academy in Leicester, open a similar site in Wales, and explore the potential of a Foundation to help young people with mental health issues – all while continuing to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Speaking exclusively to just-style, director Jenny Holloway outlines her plans for 2021 and explains why it's so crucial to bridge the fashion skills gap in the UK.
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Lockdowns "killing" Bangladesh garment industry
Michelle Russell | 19 Mar 21
The owner of a jeans manufacturer in Bangladesh is warning of a grave humanitarian crisis in the country if fashion stores in key export markets do not reopen for business soon. In an open letter to governments in the EU, UK and US, Mostafiz Uddin, the managing director of manufacturer Denim Expert Limited, says ongoing lockdowns in Western markets are killing Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry.
Boohoo Group urged to link bonuses to sustainability progress
Beth Wright | 8 Mar 21
The chairman of UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group is being urged to provide an update on some of the commitments he made to politicians in December – including whether executive bonuses will be linked to progress on workers' rights and sustainability.
Brands urged to condemn Myanmar coup
Michelle Russell | 1 Mar 21
Fashion brands and retailers sourcing in Myanmar are now being urged to take action to help end the military coup in the country – including publicly joining international condemnation of the takeover.
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Clothing sector likely major loser from Myanmar coup
Tough American government sanctions against Myanmar, and a re-evaluation of the country as a stable sourcing partner are among potential repercussions of the recent coup
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