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Uzbekistan cotton sector faces fresh abuse allegations

Uzbekistan’s approach to cotton farming continues to subject farmers to “coercive” state production system, according to a report by Human Rights Watch and Uzbek Forum for Human Rights.

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Fashion players issued warning as Trump’s 10% global tariffs go live

Trump’s 10% global levies are officially live, and as the threat of a hike to 15% looms, one expert says fashion players must be conscious not to push cost pressures down the supply chain and put workers at risk.

How to cultivate agile, resilient apparel supply chains with advanced AI integration

Your apparel supply chain is bleeding profits says Jonathan Doller, Sr Business Consultant, Logility, an Aptean Company.

Study finds $796bn total retail loss for retailers in 2025

Fashion and other retailers worldwide experienced a total retail loss of $796bn in 2025 due to merchandise returns and shrink, according to Appriss Retail’s 2026 Total Retail Loss Benchmark Report.

NCTO welcomes presidential action on DPA Title III for textiles

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has welcomed President Donald Trump’s recent act in enabling the US textile industry to access Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III investment funding.