The business case for ethical trade
Will ethical trade be a casualty of the credit crunch?
The last decade was marked by huge gains in ethical trade and consumerism, as many retailers and brands put worker…
UK: Primark seen as least ethical clothing retailer
Discount chain Primark has been voted Britain's least ethical clothing retailer when it comes to failing to address social and…
CHINA: Wal-Mart demands ethical drive from suppliers
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has outlined a series of targets and expectations aimed at creating a more environmentally and socially…
Ethical trade climbs up the fashion industry agenda
In the wake of recent allegations about sourcing practices at three fashion retailers, Jozef De Coster looks at a pan-European…
SRI LANKA: Factories seek out ethical trading stamp
Sri Lankan garment factories are taking strides to certify themselves as ethical manufacturers under the country's new Garments Without Guilt (GWG) ethical standards. Already…
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UK: Luxury brands lag in ethical performance league
Luxury brands are lagging behind in their ethical and environmental responsibilities claims a new report, which for the first time…
UK: Ethical shoppers shun budget chains amid sweatshop fears
Increasing numbers of British consumers are avoiding budget clothing stores amid concerns that low cost is synonymous with poor labour…