Sourcery Pioneers Direct-to-Grower Program in Denim Industry Expansion

Sourcery, the Amsterdam-based global sourcing platform, is making bold strides in revolutionizing the cotton trade landscape with its innovative Direct-to-Grower program. In a strategic move to expand its reach and impact, Sourcery is extending invitations to up to ten denim mills, manufacturers, and vertical manufacturers from key regions such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey, and Italy to join its Provisional Direct-to-Grower Manufacturer Partners initiative.

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H&M Takes Stand Against Labor Abuse in Myanmar: Ethical Dilemmas for Multinational Corporations

In a significant move reflecting the growing concerns over labor abuse in Myanmar, H&M, the world's second-largest fashion retailer, has announced its decision to gradually halt its sourcing from the country. This decision comes amidst mounting reports of labor exploitation in Myanmar's garment factories, exacerbated by the political turmoil and humanitarian crisis stemming from the military coup in February 2021.

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Nike Implements Second Phase of Job Cuts at Oregon Headquarters

Nike Inc. has announced that it will eliminate over 700 jobs at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, by late June as part of its ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Michele Adams, Nike's vice president of people solutions, disclosed this information in a filing with the state of Oregon, characterizing it as a "second phase of impacts" in the company's workforce reduction strategy.

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