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H&M Cancels Orders, But Vows Supplier Payment

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As garment makers are impacted by postponed deliveries and work cancellations amid the coronavirus pandemic, H&M noted it would accept shipment of products that have been made already. Firms like H&M have an important function in many developing nations, and the textile industry helps economic expansion, stability and employment in nations that make textiles, The Daily Star reported. H&M said in a message as reported by the outlet, “We will stand by our commitments to our garment manufacturing suppliers by taking delivery of the already produced garments as well as goods in production.” The company did not name any supplier from...

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What’s On in Copenhagen: April 2020

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April 2020 is a month like no other. While spring slowly takes over Copenhagen, we are collectively in quarantine, social distancing, or self-isolating. In times of Covid-19, philosophical questions around the meaning of home have become commonplace. With this in mind, this month’s calendar will be a quarantine edition, designed to give you a mental time-out and to help you entertain yourself a little, all while supporting local businesses and cultural institutions. Stay safe and enjoy what Copenhagen has to offer from home this month, including virtual tours, digital events, and isolation activity ideas: Thursday 9th – Monday 13th April...

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Retail Brands Abandon Clothing Orders Amid Drop In Demand

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Retailers are halting and calling off attire orders as Western shoppers remain in their residences and shops close because of the coronavirus pandemic. The move jeopardizes millions of manufacturing positions in Asia and comes as China exhibits signs of bouncing back from the depths of COVID-19, The Wall Street Journal reported. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association President Rubana Huq implored merchants to pay for products that they had ordered through a video. More than 4 million laborers could lose their positions if merchants don’t support manufacturing facilities. She said, according to the report, “This is a social chaos we...

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Supply Chain Startup Zilingo Makes US Push

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To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as well as factories, Singapore-based fashion technology firm Zilingo is designing a $100 million push. The startup is bringing offices to Los Angeles and New York and hiring product as well as sales teams as it drives an effort to get more U.S. manufacturers and brands on its platform, The Wall Street Journal reported. The startup says it has 800 employees and plans to grow its U.S. team to over 100 from 17 in the next year. Its supply...

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Supply Chain Startup Zilingo Makes US Push

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To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as well as factories, Singapore-based fashion technology firm Zilingo is designing a $100 million push. The startup is bringing offices to Los Angeles and New York and hiring product as well as sales teams as it drives an effort to get more U.S. manufacturers and brands on its platform, The Wall Street Journal reported. The startup says it has 800 employees and plans to grow its U.S. team to over 100 from 17 in the next year. Its supply...

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