Major Fashion Brands Reportedly Reducing their Orders in Bangladesh

The ongoing situation in Bangladesh has exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, particularly around fair wages and working conditions. The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and Sourcing Journal conducted surveys with international apparel brands to gauge their responses to the crisis. Despite public commitments from many brands to support ethical sourcing and maintain their supply chains, concerns have arisen. For example, while Uniqlo committed to maintaining order levels, a supplier revealed that some brands are planning to reduce sourcing by 30%, which could negatively impact workers and suppliers. In response, Decathlon and Fast Retailing (Uniqlo's parent company) clarified that they have no plans to reduce or cancel orders from Bangladeshi suppliers, reaffirming their support during the unrest.