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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 18, 2026

UK Retailers Shift Sourcing to High-Risk Labour Nations

UK retailers are increasingly sourcing products from countries with elevated labour risks in response to cost pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions. This shift reflects a strategic trade-off

Retail Week#labour-compliance#supply-chain-risk#retail-sourcing
Procurement
High ImpactSep 17, 2026

UK Retail Shifts to High-Risk Labour Nations Amid Cost Pressures

UK retailers are increasingly turning to suppliers in high-risk labour countries as a strategic response to mounting cost pressures and persistent supply chain disruptions. This shift reflects a troub

Retail Week#uk-retail-sourcing#labor-risk#supply-chain-resilience
Labor & Workforce
ModerateSep 1, 2026

Cotopaxi Reimburses Taiwan Mill Workers for Illegal Recruitment Fees

Cotopaxi, an outdoor apparel and accessories brand, has taken corrective action by reimbursing workers at two fabric mills in Taiwan for predatory recruitment fees charged during hiring. This remediat

Supply Chain Dive#labor-practices#recruitment-fees#taiwan-manufacturing
Labor & Workforce
ModerateAug 26, 2026

Turkish Garment Supplier Faces Union-Squashing Allegations

A Turkish garment manufacturer serving major global apparel brands, H&M, Inditex, and PVH, is under scrutiny for allegedly suppressing union organizing efforts and violating worker representation righ

Supply Chain Dive#labor-rights#union-violations#apparel-manufacturing
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 3, 2026

US Launches Forced Labour Investigations Against Canada & Trade Partners

The United States has initiated formal investigations targeting Canada and other trading partners over their alleged failure to adequately prohibit imports produced using forced labour. This marks an

Fasken#forced-labour-compliance#us-trade-investigations#canada-trade-policy