The apparel industry thanks the Prime Minister for continued support and encouragement to the industry: Chairman AEPC.
Excessive employer influence is weakening worker safety protections in Bangladesh’s garment industry.
The research presented in the memorandum finds that strong employer influence has resulted in:
1) weakening of the programme’s mechanism used to enforce factory owners’ safety obligations, 2) the continuation of exports, including to Accord brand signatories, from factories terminated from the programme for failing to make mandated safety renovations, 3) delays in the implementation of a crucial programme to avert boiler explosions which have historically been a cause of injury and death for garment workers.
Spring Fair Ends on a High.
As the doors close on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, the NEC Birmingham has been buzzing with energy, innovation, and meaningful connections.
Over four days, more than 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals gathered to discover the latest trends, meet suppliers, and be part of the ever-evolving retail landscape.