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48,000 garment workers cleared of criminal charges in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government has dropped thousands of criminal cases that were filed against garment workers during minimum wage protests, following two years of advocacy from trade unions and labour rights groups.

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Closing the ‘say-do’ gap and scaling solutions in fashion

Experts reveal how sustainability, the say–do gap in consumer behaviour, and innovation in materials and manufacturing intersect to shape the fashion sector’s future.

September UK retail sales rise on strong clothing performance

Textile, clothing and footwear UK retail sales rose 4.4% in the three months to September with retail sales volumes overall hitting their highest level since 2022, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

The Very Group sees FY25 record earnings despite fashion sales drop

UK online retailer The Very Group has reported its highest earnings margin to date for FY25, however its fashion and sports segment saw a sales decline of 3.7% due to a heavily discounted and challenging market.

Bangladesh ratifies ILO safety, anti‑harassment conventions following IndustriALL push

Bangladesh has taken a progressive step forward by becoming the first South Asian nation to ratify International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions 190, 155, and 187, marking a victory after years of “sustained campaigning” by IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliates.

Pakistan Accord panel pushes for better brand-supplier collaboration

The Brand‑Supplier Roundtable, hosted by the Pakistan Accord, called for stronger brand‑supplier collaboration and greater technical capacity to improve safety and health in Pakistan’s textile and garment sector.

ILO Better Work forum drives dialogue on Pakistan’s garment future

The International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the Better Work Pakistan Business Forum in Lahore to strengthen sustainability, decent work and competitiveness across the country’s textile and garment sector.

Gymshark expands US presence with Dick’s Sporting Goods

UK-based fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has established its first wholesale partnership in the US with Dick's Sporting Goods, marking a strategic move to further its growth in the American market.