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

We have teamed up with the Ethical Trading Initiatives in Denmark and Norway to publish a new briefing on living wages in supply chains. ‘Living wages in global supply chains: a new agenda for business’ was launched in London this week, to an audience of businesses, NGOs, trade unions and stakeholders.

New metrics and a roadmap to drive systemic change across the garment industry, from The Industry We Want

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

How do you measure influence? How do you get ideas and values to stick?

There is a definite sense of momentum around getting brands to buy responsibly, with many campaigning organisations planning more work in this area.

Last week, US Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill dubbed the Accountable Capitalism Act, which aims to redistribute wealth and ensure American corporations consider wider stakeholders in their decision-making.

If you are a Buying Director, a Buyer – either senior or junior – or hold a position where purchasing or sourcing is one of your key responsibilities we want to hear you.

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”.