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NGOs crack down on alleged human rights violations within Australia’s fashion industry

Organisations in Australia are cracking down on local fashion brands suspected of carrying out systemic labour rights violations. A new report by Oxfam Australia, backed by the Human Rights Law Centre, has outlined evidence of exploitation and child labour specifically across Bangladesh’s garment supply chain, with potential links to Australian...

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Oxfam calls on Australian brands to pay living wages to garment workers

An analysis by Oxfam Australia has claimed that a number of notable Australian brands are underpaying their garment workers despite raking in over one billion dollars in revenue last year. According to the nonprofit organisation, Kmart Group, Big W, Cotton On, Rip Curl, Kathmandu owner KMD, Myder and Bonds’ parent company Hanes “still don’t pay...

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A brand is a promise, and you have to fulfill that promise, says Jaclyn Smith

Jaclyn Smith was a pioneer in the world of celebrity clothing lines. She signed with Kmart in 1985 to create apparel and accessories and the line still resonates with consumers today, holding firm as one of the retailer’s most reliable brands. Meanwhile other celebrity lines have come and gone––Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne,...

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Mothercare CEO exit's role as David Wood takes charge

London - Mark Newton-Jones, the CEO of maternity and babywear retailer Mothercare has stepped from his role at the company after four years, as the British company named industry veteran David Wood its new CEO. Effective immediately, Wood's appointment at Mothercare sees the retailer bring in fresh leadership to help complete its transformation...

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Kmart launches Spencer by Jaclyn Smith line

Kmart brand partner Jaclyn Smith is now launching a new collaboration next month. The collection will be available next month as an infant wear line called Spencer by Jaclyn Smith. Launching in select stores, the collaboration will be available September 17 and will be available through Kmart.com as well. Drawing inspiration from her...

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Sears to close 30 locations in 2017

Department store Sears announced more closures for the upcoming year. On Tuesday, Sears announced that it would shutter 30 Sears and Kmart locations, according to Business Insider. The closures for Kmart include Riverside, California; Port Charlotte, Florida; Tacoma, Washington; London, Kentucky; Jasper, Alabama; and more. There will be two...