Germany
Ikea and Amazon Supply Chains Lack ‘Safety Checks,’ Labor Complaint says
The first case of its kind since Germany's Supply Chain Act went into effect in January also names Tom Tailor.
Birkenstock Nears Completion on New Shoe Factory in Germany
In August, the company broke ground on the $127 million project at the Berlin-Szczecin Industrial Park, about…
New Portrait of Levi Strauss Has Lots of Layers
The commissioned artwork marks 120 years since the denim pioneer's death.
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Maersk Building ‘Key Crossroads’ Warehouse in Germany
Maersk has begun construction of a new Flow Warehouse in Duisburg, Germany, one of the largest inland…
DHL Express Breaks Ground on New Munich Air Cargo Warehouse
The 11,000-square-meter facility is almost seven times larger than the warehouse it currently rents at Munich…
Lufthansa Struggles to Get Back on Track After 1-Day Strike
Wednesday's warning strike, called on by the United Services Union, led to more than 1,000 flights…
48-Hour Strike Snarls Congested German Ports
The "irresponsible" work stoppage is set to end Saturday as carriers and logistics firms prepare for impact.
German Port Workers Strike After Failed Labor Contract Talks
Employers are now calling for the help of a neutral third party after four rounds of fruitless talks and two…
Levi Strauss & Co. Breaks Ground on Distribution Center in Germany
Levi Strauss & Co. broke ground on a new distribution center in Germany that has both LEED and WELL…
C&A Debuts First Jeans to Come from its German Factory
C&A debuted the first men's and women's jeans to come from its new German factory, the Factory for Innovation…
Hugo Boss, C&A in Hot Seat Over Xinjiang Allegations
A human-rights group has filed a complaint in Germany against C&A, Hugo Boss and others for allegedly…
Legal ‘Peril’ Awaits Bangladesh Accord Hold-Outs, Experts Warn
The pending expiration of the Bangladesh Accord could expose apparel brands to considerable legal liability…
German Union Calls for Amazon Worker Strike Through Prime Day
Although Amazon will raise its minimum wage in Germany to nearly $15 per hour in fall 2022, trade union Verdi…
Once More, Amazon Is Accused of Destroying Like-New Products
Undercover Greenpeace footage appears to show employees at a logistics center in Germany pre-sorting unsold…