As retailers foster closer working relations with their suppliers, how is the role of buyers evolving?

In this valedictory blog, Martin Buttle looks at the evolving world of ethical trade.

As part of two days of discussions, the OECD’s annual garment trade forum debated recent progress in the commercially sensitive area of purchasing practices.

ETI’s Executive Director, Peter McAllister said that reported cuts, particularly to orders that have already been agreed, are “totally unacceptable within responsible business practice”.