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Mauritian Hugo Boss supplier banks on India unit to fuel growth

September 30, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , , , ,

By Bloomberg Published September 30, 2024 Ciel Ltd., a Mauritian-based conglomerate, plans to increase output at its textile factories in India by about a third to boost supply to brands including Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Superdry. See catwalkBoss – Spring-Summer2025 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The company’s textile division in India has [...]read moreMauritian Hugo Boss supplier banks on India unit to fuel growth

Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits

August 23, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , , ,

By Reuters Published Aug 23, 2024 Fast fashion retailer Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers last year, it said in its 2023 sustainability report, as it stepped up audits of manufacturers in China to assuage criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned flotation. Reuters Shein said in the [...]read moreShein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits

Global apparel companies with exposure to key supplier Bangladesh

August 6, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , ,

By Reuters Published Aug 6, 2024 The current political unrest in Bangladesh is expected to disrupt the country’s clothing industry, potentially affecting global apparel retailers from H&M to Zara as they head into the key holiday season. Reuters The country has been gripped by violence since July, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign on [...]read moreGlobal apparel companies with exposure to key supplier Bangladesh

Fashion Supplier initiative launches with big-name support, aims to accelerate decarbonisation

June 13, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , , , ,

A number of the biggest fashion brands on the planet are cooperating on a new Future Supplier Initiative that “offers a collective financing model for brands to support apparel suppliers’ deep decarbonisation”. Bestseller It’s been facilitated by The Fashion Pact along with Apparel Impact Institute, Guidehouse, and DBS Bank and “will combine financial incentives, such [...]read moreFashion Supplier initiative launches with big-name support, aims to accelerate decarbonisation

Menswear supplier Morrison McConnell appoints administrators

June 10, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , ,

UK menswear supplier Morrison McConnell has been forced into administration, citing Brexit issues for its failure. Viyella BK Plus has been named as administrator to find a buyer for the company, which supplies a range of menswear, including the Viyella heritage brand, to independent shops across the UK and Europe. A statement from BK Plus [...]read moreMenswear supplier Morrison McConnell appoints administrators

Shein supplier working conditions criticised ahead of e-tail giant’s IPO

May 14, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , , , ,

Shein continues to be in the public eye in connection to the treatment of workers at its supplier factories and as the e-tailer gears up for its IPO, scrutiny of that treatment has become more intense. Now a new report has claimed that excessively long hours are continuing. Shutterstock Swiss advocacy group Public Eye has [...]read moreShein supplier working conditions criticised ahead of e-tail giant’s IPO

A Tesla supplier says Elon Musk’s Supercharger layoffs were ‘a sharp kick in the pants’

May 2, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , ,

Tesla has around 12,000 Supercharger stalls installed across the US.PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty Images Tesla is reportedly gutting its EV charging team, laying off around 500 employees. The news sent shockwaves through the industry, with one supplier calling it a “kick in the pants.” Tesla dominates EV charging in the US, with many of its rivals [...]read moreA Tesla supplier says Elon Musk’s Supercharger layoffs were ‘a sharp kick in the pants’

Nike to become Germany supplier in 2027 after seven decades with Adidas

March 22, 2024 No Comments Business , , , ,

By Reuters API Published Mar 22, 2024 The German Football Association (DFB) announced that American sportswear giant Nike would become their official supplier from 2027 onwards, ending a decades-long partnership with German firm Adidas. Reuters The DFB said on Thursday Nike would supply all national teams from 2027 to 2034, having made the best financial [...]read moreNike to become Germany supplier in 2027 after seven decades with Adidas

Boohoo cuts ties with UK supplier after claims of overtime work

January 26, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , ,

By Bloomberg Published Jan 26, 2024 Boohoo Group Plc said it has stopped working with a UK supplier after allegations that staff at the warehouse were forced to work overtime. ASOS The move came out Friday after a BBC documentary entitled “Boohoo’s Broken Promises” accused the fast-fashion chain of putting undue pressure on garment suppliers. [...]read moreBoohoo cuts ties with UK supplier after claims of overtime work