The most-read stories on just-style this week include the US$6bn takeover of upscale department store retailer Neiman Marcus, a new socially responsible garment factory opening in Haiti, and Marks & Spencer extending supplier payment times.
US: MakerBot launches more flexible 3D printing filament
MakerBot has launched a 3D printing filament which it claims is softer and more flexible than other filaments.
Socially responsible factory has high hopes for Haiti
A new garment factory hoping to change the approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the apparel industry is to start production this month in Haiti, in a move that could also boost the country’s reputation as a sourcing destination.
UK: Marks & Spencer extends supplier payment times
Marks & Spencer has extended the length of time it takes to pay its general merchandise suppliers in an effort to boost cash flow.
US: Neiman Marcus agrees $6bn takeover deal
Upscale department store retailer Neiman Marcus is to be acquired by Ares Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in a deal worth US$6bn.
Bangladesh underpins Gap sustainability report
Fashion retailer Gap Inc has just released its sixth Social & Environmental Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s efforts to help communities at home and abroad, as well as its work to improve its environmental record.
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