Will ethical trade be a casualty of the credit crunch?
The last decade was marked by huge gains in ethical trade and consumerism, as many retailers and brands put worker…
The business case for ethical trade
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UK: Primark seen as least ethical clothing retailer
Discount chain Primark has been voted Britain's least ethical clothing retailer when it comes to failing to address social and…
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CHINA: Wal-Mart demands ethical drive from suppliers
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has outlined a series of targets and expectations aimed at creating a more environmentally and socially…
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Ethical trade climbs up the fashion industry agenda
In the wake of recent allegations about sourcing practices at three fashion retailers, Jozef De Coster looks at a pan-European…
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SRI LANKA: Factories seek out ethical trading stamp
Sri Lankan garment factories are taking strides to certify themselves as ethical manufacturers under the country's new Garments Without Guilt (GWG) ethical standards. Already…
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UK: Luxury brands lag in ethical performance league
Luxury brands are lagging behind in their ethical and environmental responsibilities claims a new report, which for the first time…
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UK: Ethical shoppers shun budget chains amid sweatshop fears
Increasing numbers of British consumers are avoiding budget clothing stores amid concerns that low cost is synonymous with poor labour…