The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at ten human rights risks to supply chains in 2016, a debate raging over how many factories there are in the Bangladesh garment sector, and the news that JC Penney is to split its product development, design and sourcing roles.
10 human rights risks to supply chains in 2016
Modern slavery, a lack of information on labour practices deep within the supply chain, and inadequate oversight of suppliers are among the biggest threats to brand reputation in 2016, a new report has revealed.
Just how big is the Bangladesh garment sector?
Just how many factories there are in the Bangladesh garment industry, the size of the workforce, and the number of workers covered by the various initiatives aimed at improving factory safety? The answer, it seems, is that nobody knows for sure – and a row has now broken out between two groups of academics over their analysis.
JC Penney to split design and sourcing roles
US department store retailer JC Penney is to split Ken Mangone’s role as executive vice president of product development, design and sourcing, after announcing his retirement.
Bright outlook for Haiti’s apparel industry in 2016
The prospects look bright for Haiti’s apparel industry in 2016 after a number of important milestones were reached last year, says Mark D’Sa, senior advisor for industrial development in Haiti at the US Department of State.
Victoria’s Secret CEO Turney in “abrupt” departure
The “seemingly abrupt” departure of Sharen Jester Turney, the CEO of Victoria’s Secret, is unlikely to be a reflection on the fundamentals of the business, one analyst has said, after she announced her decision to retire late last week.
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