H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

H&M to 'phase out' sourcing from Myanmar amid increasing reports of labour abuses in garment factories

LONDON: The world's second-biggest fashion retailer, H&M, has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, it told Reuters on Thursday (Aug 17), as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase. H&M became the latest brand to cut ties with suppliers in the country after

H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

LONDON   – H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labor abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s second-largest fashion retailer, it told Reuters, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it was phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country. A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged The post H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies appeared first on Inqui…

H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

A human rights group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuse in Myanmar garment factories at various brands.

Major Western brands produce clothing on a large scale in Myanmar. Workers there regularly face harassment and exploitation, a British report once again.

H&M Investigates Labor Wage Issues In Myanmar-Based Factory: Report

Hennes & Mauritz AB (OTC: HNNMY) (OTC: HMRZF) reportedly investigates 20 alleged labor exploitation incidents at its Myanmar-based garment-supplying factories. The Swedish fashion retail behemoth is "deeply concerned" by the latest developments in Myanmar, Reuters reported citing a statement from the company. A Britain-based human rights ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

LONDON, United Kingdom – H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labor abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s second largest fashion retailer, it told Reuters, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it was phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country. A British-based human rights advocacy group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories from February 2022 to February 202…