Collaboration to improve access to grievance remedy for garment workers
Three groups have joined forces to improve access to remedy on grievances for garment workers in India and Vietnam.
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“We’re in this together” – How the IAF rallied round in the crisis
Han Bekke, the outgoing president of the International Apparel Federation, explains why its mission to...
Sri Lanka makers in buyer support plea as Covid 3.0 hits
Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have launched a plea for brands and retailers to operate fairly...
Boohoo co-founder Kane secures re-election to board
Carole Kane, the co-founder of UK fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has survived a reported investor revolt...
Global agreement reached on action for Covid-19 recovery
The Global Call to Action for a Human-Centred Recovery was adopted at last week's International Labour Conference (ILC)....
Australian pilot to return cotton textile waste to fields
A new project has launched in Australia to test whether shredded cotton products could offer benefits to cotton soil health, and a scalable solution to textile waste.
Bangladesh garment workers prioritised for Covid jab
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) says it has been assured garment workers will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine once sufficient doses are available.
UK clothing sales fall in May as wet weather dampens demand
UK retail sales slipped in May – the first full month of trading since non-essential retail reopened for business – with consumer demand for apparel waning as bad weather led to a washout month.
Boohoo criticised on efforts to improve supply chain practices
A trio of rights groups has expressed its concerns over Boohoo Group’s efforts to address labour rights abuses at its Leicester supplier factories – especially its commercial purchasing practices.
Tesco sees UK clothing sales surge in Q1
Supermarket retailer Tesco Plc noted a particularly strong contribution from its clothing segment in the first quarter.
New tool to tackle second-hand apparel fit
A new AI-driven sizing solution is being developed to help online shoppers find their correct size in second-hand garments.
