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Sustainability

Fashion Is Failing to Protect Garment Workers From Extreme Heat

The International Accord is adding heat-stress protocols to its binding mandate for brands after a watchdog group documented severe heat-related harm to garment workers in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Sustainability

Fashion Is Failing to Protect Garment Workers From Extreme Heat

The International Accord is adding heat-stress protocols to its binding mandate for brands after a watchdog group documented severe heat-related harm to garment workers in Bangladesh and Pakistan.


Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.

Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.


Marketing

UK Advertisers Warned to Avoid ‘Irresponsible’ Images of Thin-Looking Models

Guy Parker, CEO of the UK Advertising Standards Authority, said adverts where models appeared to present an unhealthy body image were ‘becoming more of an issue.’

Marketing

UK Advertisers Warned to Avoid ‘Irresponsible’ Images of Thin-Looking Models

Guy Parker, CEO of the UK Advertising Standards Authority, said adverts where models appeared to present an unhealthy body image were ‘becoming more of an issue.’


Retail

Op-Ed | Next Can Break the £1 Billion UK Profit Curse

Few British store chains have hit pretax profit of £1 billion ($1.3 billion), and even fewer have maintained that success. Next may be different.

Retail

Op-Ed | Next Can Break the £1 Billion UK Profit Curse

Few British store chains have hit pretax profit of £1 billion ($1.3 billion), and even fewer have maintained that success. Next may be different.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Next and The Claw Models

This week, we are pleased to introduce two new partners on BoF Careers.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Next and The Claw Models

This week, we are pleased to introduce two new partners on BoF Careers.


Sustainability

Are Mass Market Fashion Companies Really the Worst on Sustainability?

Levi Strauss and H&M Group rank among the top five companies in The BoF Sustainability Index 2022, but the high street segment also contains the annual assessment’s lowest-scoring company with no points at all.

Sustainability

Are Mass Market Fashion Companies Really the Worst on Sustainability?

Levi Strauss and H&M Group rank among the top five companies in The BoF Sustainability Index 2022, but the high street segment also contains the annual assessment’s lowest-scoring company with no points at all.


Global Markets

Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia

The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.

Global Markets

Ukraine War: Fast Retailing Pledges to Stay in Russia

The Uniqlo owner said it will continue to operate in Russia, even international pressure in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine sees waves of companies pull out.


Retail

L Brands Sells Majority Stake in Victoria's Secret's UK Business

Under a newly formed joint venture, British clothing retailer Next Plc will acquire a majority stake in the lingerie giant.

Retail

L Brands Sells Majority Stake in Victoria's Secret's UK Business

Under a newly formed joint venture, British clothing retailer Next Plc will acquire a majority stake in the lingerie giant.


Retail

Next Second Quarter Sales Dropped 28%

The British retailer said the decline was better than expected and has forecast full-year profit of around $252 million.

Retail

Next Second Quarter Sales Dropped 28%

The British retailer said the decline was better than expected and has forecast full-year profit of around $252 million.


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.