Boohoo has denied allegations that some of its suppliers have paid staff less than minimum wage, but it has ended contracts with suppliers that have not followed its code of conduct.
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has said it is committed to making sure “everyone working to produce clothing in [its] supply chain, is properly remunerated, fairly treated, and safe at work” after a report that staff at one of its garment suppliers are earning less than the minimum wage.
The UK suffered its largest ever recorded fall in economic activity as GDP fell by 10.4% in the three months to April 2020.
Overall retail sales in the UK fell 18.1% in April, following a 5.2% drop in March, as volumes in the sector slumped to record lows.
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans to cut £500 million of costs, including £60 million in its clothing and home logistics functions, as it anticipates a 70% reduction in volume in some areas of its business due to the impact of lockdown.
The current lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic has made the world realise something Logistics Manager has understood for 23 years: supply chains are really important.
Retailer Next has cancelled some £290 million of purchases from suppliers due to the excess of stock currently in its warehouses and supply chain.
The number one concern among fashion and footwear retailers is establishing a baseline inventory position once Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
Fashion supply chains have been urged to use the global coronavirus crisis to take stock of existing business models and create more stable and sustainable supply chains.
Online fashion retailer boohoo has joined a number of businesses setting up emergency funds to pay suppliers affected by the economic slowdown of the Covid-19 pandemic.
