Better Cotton to enhance transparency with expansion plan
6 days ago · Better Cotton eyes traceability tool expansion to drive transparency. The plan aims to add more sourcing countries and integrate detailed data from the supply chain to further increase transparency. November 7, 2024. Better Cotton sustainability programme focuses on helping cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring ...
AbTF joins EU initiative to strengthen natural fibre sustainability …
6 days ago · The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the Make the Label Count initiative, a coalition advocating for transparent and fair sustainability assessments of textile products in the European Union. Isatou Ndure November 7, 2024. Aid by Trade Foundation joins Make the Label Count initiative to promote fair assessment of natural fibre.
UK supply chains urged to avoid China to tackle forced labour
6 days ago · UK supply chains urged to avoid China to tackle forced labour. During a debate at the House of Commons, an MP suggested that aside from adopting forced labour legislation, the only way for the UK and the rest of the world to tackle alleged Uyghur forced labour is for all supply chains to "never pass through China". Laura Husband November 7, 2024.
US fashion, retail sectors react to Trump presidential return
6 days ago · Trump's presidential win has been met with mixed feelings in the US apparel, footwear and retail sectors which welcome plans for a tax cut but are concerned by proposed tariff hikes. Hannah Abdulla November 7, 2024. While for retail an anticipated tax cut will be welcomed, there is significant concern around looming tariffs which could further ...
In data: Japan fashion sales drop on weak consumer demand
6 days ago · In data: Japan fashion sales drop on weak consumer demand. Japan's retail sector faces an uncertain outlook as its fashion sales plunged 22.8% since April and ongoing inflation, rising import costs and fluctuating business confidence continue to challenge retailers. Japan’s retail sector is experiencing a mixed year as overall sales hold ...