All Boohoo articles – Page 3
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Opinion‘UK fashion retail’s choice – lie down and accept decline or come back fighting’
Little more than 20 years ago, Marks Spencer made headlines when profits hit £1bn. Eighty per cent of its £6.7bn turnover came from the clothing business. Only just over a decade ago, Topshop was poised to conquer America – the opening of a flagship store in Soho in ...
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Boohoo factory scandal: Call for evidence as retailers seek solutions
The barrister running an independent review into Boohoo’s Leicester supply chain, Alison Levitt QC, has made a public call for evidence.
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PrettyLittleThing looks to launch homewares and expand HQ
The founder and chief executive of fast fashion etailer PrettyLittleThing has announced it will launch its first homewares range.
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Boohoo sets out parameters of Leicester factories review
Following the allegations of modern slavery in Boohoo’s supply chain in recent weeks, the fashion giant has announced the details of an independent review of its operations.
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Boohoo plans to lead way with ‘model factory’ in Leicester
Online retailer Boohoo aims to open a ‘model factory’ in Leicester after being engulfed in controversy over working conditions in the city’s textile industry.
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Analysis: Forget fast fashion, is slow fashion the future?
As modern slavery allegations blight the world of fast fashion and the world pauses to think about the impact of consumerism in lockdown , is this the turning point to change the fashion industry for the better?
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Boohoo shares bounce back after co-founders plough £15m into brand
The co-founders of fast-fashion giant Boohoo have bought another £15m worth of shares in a bid to stop the share price from falling any further.
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The Big Question: Should fashion retailers stop sourcing in Leicester?
Leicester is in the spotlight again following allegations of unsafe working conditions and suppliers paying below minimum wage with links to Boohoo and Quiz. Industry experts weigh in on whether it is time for fashion to pack up in Leicester or double down on tackling the problems.
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MPs challenge Boohoo for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Leicester sweatshops
In a letter sent to Boohoo founders Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane, MPs have called out Boohoo for falsely claiming no knowledge of the illegal working practices in their Leicester supply chain.
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Boohoo boss vows to ‘lead from the front’ in fixing supply chain
Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle has vowed that the retailer will “lead from the front” when it comes to tackling the systemic issues uncovered in its supply chain.
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Quiz ‘extremely concerned’ by fresh Leicester sweatshop allegations
Embattled fashion brand Quiz has said it is “extremely concerned” by reporting over the weekend that alleged workers at a factory making its products in Leicester were not paid the National Living Wage.
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National Crime Agency scrutinises Leicester slavery allegations as Boohoo investor bails
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is looking into reports of modern slavery in the Leicester textile industry, following newspaper allegations involving etailer Boohoo .
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Analysis: Slavery in Leicester – fashion’s dirty, open secret
Ethics and standards in Leicester’s fashion retail supply factories have once again come under the spotlight following allegations of slave labour and blatant disregard for social distancing requirements in the Covid-stricken city.
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Boohoo launches independent review into supply chain following slavery allegations
Boohoo has launched an independent review into its UK supply chain and committed to invest £10m to “eradicate supply chain malpractice” as pressure over modern-day slavery allegations mounts.
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Asos, Next and Zalando cull Boohoo brands amid slavery allegations
Asos, Next and Zalando have pulled Boohoo products from their websites following allegations of modern slavery at a warehouse in Leicester, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion: Boohoo should cut ties with Leicester following sweatshop revelations
Online fashion star Boohoo has become too big to countenance links with Leicester factories alleged to operate under Dickensian conditions in flagrant breach of the law.
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Top investors pledge to engage with Boohoo on modern slavery claims
Two of Boohoo’s biggest investors have promised to engage with the online fashion giant over allegations of modern slavery at Leicester clothing factories.
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Boohoo faces modern slavery allegations at Leicester warehouse
Boohoo has become embroiled in a modern slavery row amid claims that workers at factories in Leicester are being paid as little as £3.50 per hour.
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Analysis: Lessons from Leicester on how retail should prepare for local lockdowns
With the prospect of more local lockdowns on the cards, Retail Week explores how retailers can manage and plan for an uncertain future.
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Boohoo faces investor scrutiny over £150m bonus scheme
Boohoo has been criticised by a growing number of investors for the implementation and timing of its new bonus scheme, which could see its bosses receive a £150m payout.
