The most read stories on just-style this week include a look at the challenges Burma faces in becoming a competitive sourcing destination, Under Armour filing a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike, and Inditex and New Look compensating the families of victims of the Smart Export Garment factory fire.
Transforming Burma into a competitive sourcing hub
Burma, the poorest country in South East Asia, is seen as having untapped garment production and sourcing opportunities thanks to its low labour costs, large workforce and beneficial access to rich consumer markets. But it also faces considerable challenges if it is to become competitive. Jozef De Coster reports.
US: Under Armour sues Nike for trademark infringement
Performance apparel and footwear maker Under Armour has filed a lawsuit that claims sportswear giant Nike is infringing its I Will trademark.
BANGLADESH: Inditex and New Look pay fire victim families
Retailers Inditex and New Look have paid compensation to the families of victims of the Smart Export Garment factory fire, where seven workers lost their lives at the end of January.
BANGLADESH: Global union makes progress on labour issues
The Industriall global trade union federation has described a meeting between stakeholders in the Bangladesh ready-made garment industry on Friday (22 February) as “a step forward” after they agreed to work together on workers’ rights, minimum wages and fire safety.
US: Quiksilver global brand president and COO resigns
Quiksilver global brand president and chief operating officer Craig Stevenson is to leave the surfwear brand this year, the company has revealed.
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