The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at VF Corp and Target Corp’s partnership with the International Finance Corporation to improve energy and water efficiency at their supplier factories in Vietnam, the news that India’s cotton supply is key if Bangladesh is to double its apparel exports over the next five years, and new research highlights hidden homeworkers in footwear supply chains.
VF and Target tackle sustainability at Vietnam suppliers
US clothing giants VF Corp and Target Corp have joined forces with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help improve energy and water efficiency at their textile and apparel supplier factories in Vietnam, with the overall aim of reducing costs and boosting productivity.
Indian cotton supply key to Bangladesh garment goals
With Bangladesh aiming to double its apparel exports over the next five years, the importance of maintaining secure and quality cotton imports from its top supplier India has been underlined at an international conference staged in Dhaka.
Homeworkers hidden in footwear supply chains
UK brands and retailers are being urged to recognise the presence of homeworkers in their footwear supply chains after new research found thousands of women in India stitch leather uppers in their homes, earning low wages and with no security or benefits.
Dutch coalition commits to responsible garment production
A coalition of Dutch industry organisations and the Dutch government has pledged to tackle issues such as working conditions, wages and environmental pollution within the garment and textile supply chain in countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Turkey.
Kohl’s relaunches $1bn private brand Somana
US department store retailer Kohl’s has relaunched its US$1bn private brand Sonoma Goods For Life, with new designs, in-store and online experiences.
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