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Vietnam bans imports of goods made with forced labour

Vietnam has introduced a policy banning imports of products and goods wholly or partly extracted, produced or made using forced labour, which could prompt a dramatic shift in apparel sourcing.

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Inditex H1 profit, sales surge on supply chain ‘flexibility, innovation’

Zara owner Inditex has reported a 7.6% increase in sales for the first half of fiscal 2026 (H1 2026), citing strong customer demand for its Spring/Summer collections across both stores and online platforms.

Kardem readies itself for new AI systems

Kardem, a clothing manufacturer headquartered in Istanbul, shares its plans to integrate AI into its systems as it aims to reduce lead times and improve traceability.

DeSL rolls out Digital Product Passport solution

PLM and digital services provider, DeSL, has launched its Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution.

BKMEA, ZDHC plan chemical management in Bangladesh apparel

The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and the ZDHC Foundation have announced plans for a joint 36-month initiative to improve chemical management and reduce water pollution within Bangladesh’s knitwear and textile factories.