Gap

Illegal construction, shoddy materials at fault in Bangladesh factory disaster

A report on the disaster that killed 1,127 people reveals that simple building inspections could have saved lives

Katie Mcdonough Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:32 PM UTC
Business rana plaza

While other companies sign on, two mega-retailers have refused to support a legally binding worker safety plan

Katie Mcdonough Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:48 PM UTC
Business rana plaza, worker rights

The retailer is the largest garment buyer in the country, and its role in the agreement is "crucial," say activists

Katie Mcdonough Monday, May 13, 2013 3:55 PM UTC
Business rana plaza

Benetton admits connection to last month's tragedy, while eight more die in a factory fire

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:55 PM UTC
Business Benetton, Gap, Labor Rights

The International Labor Rights Forum and others have launched a campaign against Gap's labor regulation practices

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:06 PM UTC
Business Gap, Bangladesh Garment Factory

In wake of the garment factory tragedy, here's what ethical clothing consumers can do via the global supply chain

Katie Mcdonough Friday, May 3, 2013 11:45 AM UTC
Business Bangladesh

Before a factory fire that killed 112, the retailer had decided supplier fire safety was too expensive to cover

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 6:20 PM UTC
News Wal-Mart, Bangladesh, Gap