Top stories this week on just-style include a look at the ten worst countries in the world for working people, Amazon’s new “try before you buy, and only pay for what you keep” service, why H&M’s new Arket concept is quite unlike anything previously seen from the retailer, and the US launches a review of the eligibility of Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda to continue to receive benefits under AGOA.
The world’s 10 worst countries for workers
An annual survey of violations of human and trade union rights ranks key apparel-producing nations including Bangladesh, Egypt, Guatemala and Turkey among the ten worst countries in the world for working people.
Amazon to offer “try before you buy” service
Online behemoth Amazon is accelerating the disruption of e-commerce with a “try before you buy, and only pay for what you keep” service through its new Prime Wardrobe launch.
What Arket reveals about H&M’s new direction
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By GlobalDataH&M’s new Arket concept is quite unlike anything previously seen from the retailer. Rather than adopt a faster sourcing strategy, the company has opted to introduce a new brand to cater to shifts in consumer behaviour and progress towards a more sustainable business model. Bernadette Kissane, senior analyst for apparel and footwear at Euromonitor International, takes a closer look.
TJ Maxx sourcing raises labour practice questions
Discount US department store retailer TJ Maxx could be buying its clothes from manufacturers that pay their employees as little as US$4 an hour, it is understood.
US reviews AGOA eligibility for three African countries
The United States has launched a review of the eligibility of Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda to continue to receive benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) after a petition was filed against their decision to phase out imports of used clothing.
