TOP CLOTHING BRANDS WANT BUYERS’ FORUM SET UP IN BANGLADESH
August 1st, 2012
BY POORNA RODRIGO
Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has told just-style global clothing brands are pressing the Bangladesh government to establish "a forum where buyers can raise concerns and discuss current topics", following waves of labour unrest.
An H&M spokesperson said Marks & Spencer, Walmart, The Gap and Carrefour joined it and 15 other buyers have been pressing Bangladesh labour minister Khandker Musharraf Hossain for a permanent liaison body. Representatives from these brands delivered their message at a closed doors meeting in ...
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