Better Buying
Are better practices improving apparel industry buying habits?
Commercial compliance within the apparel industry has been getting some attention lately and at the apex of these efforts is…
Fashion brands urged to talk to suppliers amid ongoing challenges
The Better Buying Partnerships Index (BBPI) shows a minor improvement in the quality of fashion brand/retailer buyer-supplier partnerships in global…
Top Stories on Just Style last week
Among the trending stories were the new research linking purchasing practices to human rights violation; The secret to apparel growth…
Fashion brands must be accountable today for how garment suppliers are treated tomorrow
The fashion industry's reputation for violating garment workers' labour rights has existed for years and the term 'sweatshop' is still…
Research finds link between purchasing practices and human rights violations
A desktop review of research related to purchasing practices and factory-level non-compliance was conducted during November and December 2019, and…
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Why sustainability is inextricably linked to apparel purchasing practices
In the journey to build out Shahi’s sustainability agenda and to scale impactful worker wellbeing initiatives through Good Business Lab…
Purchasing practices slide into reverse post-pandemic
The Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index Garment Industry Scorecard is released today (13 July), ahead of the full findings and scores…
Audit harmonisation saving suppliers thousands of dollars a year
The Better Buying Institute says brands and retailers should discontinue the use of proprietary company audits and assessments and start…
Covid two years on: Has the apparel industry truly “built back better”?
Some apparel industry executives tell Just Style there is evidence of companies building back better since the start of Covid…
EXPERT OPINION: What makes a true partner in the apparel industry?
The term ‘partnership’ or 'partner' is a long-established part of the apparel industry lexicon. The term is often invoked by…