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U.S. Gov’t Issues Statement Marking Rana Plaza Anniversary
Today, a consortia of U.S. agencies jointly released a statement remarking on the one-year anniversary of the…
Is H&M the Most Ethical Retailer in the World?
Mega-retailer H&M, increasingly known for its commitment to social compliance, just released its annual…
H&M CEO Warns Higher Wages in Bangladesh Could Cause Brands to Back Out
Swedish fast fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has continuously showed its support for better wages and…
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Chinese Shoemaking Factory Strikes Spread
A massive strike of Chinese shoemaking factory workers in southern Guangdong spread into Jiangxi, despite the…
Thousands of Chinese Shoemaking Workers Strike; Factories that Make Nike, Adidas Close
On Tuesday, more than 10,000 workers at Chinese shoemaking factory that produces brands like Adidas and…
California Bill: Retailers Should be Responsible for Data Security Breaches
Target’s now notorious breach of its consumers’ personal data might inspire new legislation that shifts the…
AAFA Conference: Socially Responsible Manufacturing
Social responsibility is now at the center of every discussion about the future of the apparel industry and…
Bangladesh To Allow Duty-Free Imports Of Fire and Safety Equipment
In the wake of strong encouragement by U.S. and Canadian trade groups, Bangladesh announced that import…
Disney Pulls Out of Bangladesh, Pakistan Over Factory Safety Concerns
In a move sure to prove historically important for the evolving world of social compliance, the Walt…
Fruit of the Loom Shifts Production to Honduras; U.S. Manufacturing Suffers
Major U.S. apparel producer Fruit of the Loom announced that it intends to fire more than 600 workers as a…
FTC Finalizes Amendments to Textile Labeling Rules
In an effort to give businesses more flexibility in meeting federal compliance requirements without being…
Cambodian Garment Workers Faint Suddenly From Fumes; At Least 118 Hospitalized
Early Thursday morning, at least 118 garment factory workers fell suddenly ill in Cambodia at facilities…
SJ Special Report: Bangladesh One Year After Rana Plaza
With the anniversary of Rana Plaza less than one month away, the demand for searching reappraisals of…
Walmart Slammed for “Pathetic” Contribution to Rana Plaza Victims’ Fund: $2.2 Million
Mega-retailer Walmart has come under fire for the amount it pledged to a fund for the victims of the…
E.U. Pressures Bangladesh to Expedite Reforms; Countdown to Rana Plaza Anniversary Begins
As the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse fast approaches, the European Union (E.U.) is…