Industry News

SHEIN Becomes France's Second-Largest Fashion Brand
Oct 18, 2024

SHEIN has become the second-largest fashion brand in France, nearly equaling Zara in market share. According to rankings from a French consumer journal, SHEIN's 2023 sales in France surpassed those of H&M, Primark, and Kiabi.

Indonesian Textile Industry Predicts 30,000 More Job Cuts by Year's End
Oct 18, 2024

The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has announced that an additional 30,000 workers in the textile and garment industry will lose their jobs by the end of 2024, raising the total number of layoffs in the sector to 70,000 this year.

New OECD Handbook Guides Companies on Achieving Living Wages in Global Supply Chains
Oct 18, 2024

The OECD has released a new handbook to help businesses implement living incomes and living wages in agriculture, garment, and footwear supply chains. The guide utilizes the OECD due diligence framework, offering practical tools for companies to turn their commitments into tangible actions.

After years of pressure Levi’s commits to protecting workers in Pakistan
Oct 18, 2024

Denim giant Levi’s Strauss has signed a binding agreement to ensure that garment workers making its jeans in Pakistan will finally be able to go to work without having to fear for their lives.

25-30% of Bangladesh's Garment Orders Shift to Neighboring Countries
Oct 14, 2024

Rubana Haque, the former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), highlighted the severity of the situation, mentioning that many factories have been closed for weeks and that up to 25-30% of orders might be lost by December. She emphasized the need for open discussion about these issues.