Wal-Mart apparel turnaround efforts gain traction

In the money: Wal-Mart apparel turnaround efforts gain traction

Wal-Mart has revealed that efforts to turn around its apparel business are finally starting to gain traction, with the US…

George at Asda remains committed to Bangladesh

The UK-based George at Asda clothing brand remains committed to sourcing in Bangladesh, even though at least 112 workers were killed in a factory fire…

US: Wal-Mart posts fourth quarter profit growth

Wal-Mart has recorded an increase in fourth-quarter profit as sales grew and the company benefited from a lower than expected…

UK: Asda plans international expansion for George

Wal-Mart's UK-based George clothing brand is set to have a presence in 24 countries by the end of September, driven…

Wal-Mart’s new sourcing guidelines get tepid reception

Updated sourcing guidelines released this week by Wal-Mart have received a tepid reception at best, with industry watchers warning they are…

US: Wal-Mart “zero tolerance” policy after Tazreen fire

Retail giant Wal-Mart is to enforce a “zero tolerance” policy on unauthorised sub-contracting with suppliers, in a bid to improve…