Second India footwear factory fire shows need for retail accountability

Two fires have taken place in footwear factories in India’s Delhi Narela Industrial Area in less than a week and an expert tells Just Style exclusively it highlights the need for retailers to be held accountable for how their products are produced.

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Laura Husband

Laura Husband is Just Style's managing editor and she is always eager to hear what Just Style's readers would like to see on the site. She has written and edited publications for both print and online for over a decade ranging from the professional hair and beauty industries to pharmacy and mental health.