The most read stories on just-style this week include a report on efforts by retailers, brands and suppliers to solve sustainability issues, Ron Johnson stepping down as CEO of JC Penney, and the apparel industry being urged to collaborate when managing chemicals in the supply chain.
PSF 2013: Seeking solutions to sustainability issues
When it comes to managing sustainability across the apparel, textile and footwear supply chain, many of the industry’s leading retailers, brands and suppliers are already leading the way. And they are continuing to seek solutions, according to executives speaking at Prime Source Forum.
US: JC Penney CEO Johnson replaced by predecessor
Ron Johnson, the man tasked with turning around struggling department store retailer JC Penney, has left the business after less than two years in the post, and will be replaced by the company’s former boss Mike Ullman III.
PSF 2013: Chemical challenges reveal “crazy complexity”
The complicated mix of legal requirements, standards and certification schemes facing brands and retailers when managing chemicals in the apparel supply chain was outlined at the recent Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong. And the over-riding message is that the industry must collaborate if it is to move forward on the issue.
US: Textile and apparel imports up 17.3% in February
China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and the ASEAN region are among the winners as far as US textile and apparel imports in February are concerned, helping push the total up by 17.3% year-on-year.
BANGLADESH: Wal-Mart to fund academy to improve fire safety
Wal-Mart is set to donate US$1.6m to set up a training academy to help improve fire safety in Bangladesh.
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