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Sustainability

Bangladesh Garment Workers Fighting for Pay Face Brutal Violence and Threats

Negotiations over a new minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh have sparked mass demonstrations on streets across the capital.

Sustainability

Bangladesh Garment Workers Fighting for Pay Face Brutal Violence and Threats

Negotiations over a new minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh have sparked mass demonstrations on streets across the capital.


Sustainability

Big Brands Are Taking Back Unwanted Clothes. Where Do They Go?

Companies like H&M and Primark are increasingly offering to take back unwanted clothes for resale and recycling. Instead they can end up downcycled, destroyed or dumped, according to a new report from Changing Markets Foundation.

Sustainability

Big Brands Are Taking Back Unwanted Clothes. Where Do They Go?

Companies like H&M and Primark are increasingly offering to take back unwanted clothes for resale and recycling. Instead they can end up downcycled, destroyed or dumped, according to a new report from Changing Markets Foundation.


Global Markets

The Denim Industry’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’

Pakistan’s denim apparel exports to the US have overtaken China’s, thanks to local entrepreneurs who have built a vertically-integrated manufacturing hub in the South Asian nation.

Global Markets

The Denim Industry’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’

Pakistan’s denim apparel exports to the US have overtaken China’s, thanks to local entrepreneurs who have built a vertically-integrated manufacturing hub in the South Asian nation.


Sustainability

Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart

The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.

Sustainability

Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart

The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.


Retail

The Retailer That's Still Charging Ahead Without E-Commerce

Against the odds, Primark’s sales bounced back faster than expected over the summer, despite the company’s lack of online sales channels. But a second wave of lockdowns is putting fresh pressure on the retailer.

Retail

The Retailer That's Still Charging Ahead Without E-Commerce

Against the odds, Primark’s sales bounced back faster than expected over the summer, despite the company’s lack of online sales channels. But a second wave of lockdowns is putting fresh pressure on the retailer.


Retail

AB Foods Earnings Fall 40% on Primark's Profit Hit

The fast fashion retailer saw profit plunge to £362 million from £969 million.

Retail

AB Foods Earnings Fall 40% on Primark's Profit Hit

The fast fashion retailer saw profit plunge to £362 million from £969 million.


Retail

Primark-Owner Expects £375 Million of Sales Lost From Lockdowns

Associated British Foods said 57 percent of Primark's total selling space will be temporarily closed from 5 November.

Retail

Primark-Owner Expects £375 Million of Sales Lost From Lockdowns

Associated British Foods said 57 percent of Primark's total selling space will be temporarily closed from 5 November.


Sustainability

Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?

Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.

Sustainability

Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?

Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.


Retail

Primark Rejects £30 Million Bonus for Bringing Back Staff

The fast fashion retailer said it would not take advantage of a British government scheme despite losing £650 million in net sales a month since stores were forced to shutter.

Retail

Primark Rejects £30 Million Bonus for Bringing Back Staff

The fast fashion retailer said it would not take advantage of a British government scheme despite losing £650 million in net sales a month since stores were forced to shutter.


Retail

Primark’s Sales Bounce Back After Stores Reopen From Lockdowns

Even so, the fast fashion retailer expects to generate £350 million ($437 million) in operating profit this year, compared with £913 million last year.

Retail

Primark’s Sales Bounce Back After Stores Reopen From Lockdowns

Even so, the fast fashion retailer expects to generate £350 million ($437 million) in operating profit this year, compared with £913 million last year.