Sustainable sourcing now a strategic priority for fashion industry, says McKinsey

McKinsey interviewed 64 purchasing directors, representing altogether over $100 billion worth of goods sourced. In addition, it sought the opinion of experts and consumers in the USA and…

U.S. agency says Walmart likely discriminated against female workers

The agency urged Walmart and the women who filed complaints to come to a “just resolution,” which could include a settlement and changes to Walmart’s employment practices, after…

UK fashion manufacturers are -dangerously overstocked- – report

Describing them as “dangerously overstocked as they recover from last year’s overstocking crisis,” the claim is part of the Cash Flow and Overstock report from inventory management software…

UK May retail sales growth rises to four-month high

The CBI distributive trades survey’s retail sales balance rose to +11 in May from April’s reading of -2, its highest level since January.Britain’s economy grew at its slowest…