The most read stories on just-style this week included a warning from the World Trade Organization that there is little chance of reaching an agreement at upcoming trade talks, the launch of a new tool to assess sustainability of textile factories, and a report that investment could be key to Africa’s clothing industry growth.
GLOBAL: WTO warns of failure at upcoming trade talks
The director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that there is little chance of reaching agreement on a number of issues ahead of a ministerial meeting to be held in Bali in December.
New tool to assess sustainability of textile factories
A soon-to-be launched certification system for environmentally friendly and socially responsible textile manufacturing facilities provides a new tool to help fashion brands and retailers choose the sustainability of their suppliers.
Investment key to Africa’s clothing industry growth
Africa’s beleaguered clothing and textile industry could take advantage of a projected downturn in exports from Chinese manufacturers – but only if a wide range of reforms are implemented locally, according to industry experts at the Source Africa trade event in Cape Town last week.
UK: Supergroup eyes growth with new distribution centre
UK clothing company Supergroup has entered into a long-term agreement with Clipper Logistics to fulfil its multi-channel retail activities from a new distribution centre in Burton-onTrent.
US: Considering GSP benefits for Burma and Laos
The US is considering whether to designate Burma and Laos as beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme, and whether they would also qualify for least-developed country (LDC) status.
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