Wal-Mart tightens supplier guidelines following Bangladesh fire
Wal-Mart’s new supplier guidelines
In the wake of the Tazreen Fashion factory fire in Bangladesh at the end of November, where more than 111…
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…
Comment: Crossing the line on ethical behaviour
The fire at the Tazreen Fashion factory in Bangladesh last November was the result of at least one customer's decision…
US: Lawmakers urge action following Bangladesh fire
A group of US lawmakers is calling on President Barack Obama to take action in the wake of the recent…
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BANGLADESH: Wal-Mart admits goods made at fire factory
The garment factory in Bangladesh where a fire at the weekend killed at least 111 people and injured another 100…
Viewpoint: Bangladesh factory fire highlights need for change
It is almost two years to the day since 29 people perished in a fire at a garment factory in…