Here are the top stories on Just Style this week:

Bangladesh apparel factories to close as part of two-week Covid-19 lockdown
Bangladesh apparel factories will need to close from 23 July as part of a two-week complete lockdown to reduce the rising numbers of Covid-19.

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UK Government pressed to block Xinjiang cotton
UK MPs are urging the government to explore a ban on all cotton imports coming from the Xinjiang region, backed by a report detailing human rights abuses of Uyghurs.

Apparel and footwear contribute to rising 2021 UK inflation rate
Higher apparel and footwear prices contributed to the rise in the UK annual inflation rate from 2.1% to 2.5% according to The Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Nordstrom to take minority stake in Topshop under Asos joint venture
Online fashion retailer Asos has formed a joint venture (JV) with US-based multi-channel retailer Nordstrom, which will invest for a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, and HIIT brands.

UK online clothing sales remain positive in June
Faced with a reopened high street, further easing of lockdown, and a comparative 12-year e-commerce high in 2020, online retail sales continued to fall to record-breaking lows in June – but consumers continued to update their wardrobes.

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Just Style Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Style Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact

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