What did HM say about Xinjiang?

H&M released a statement in September 2020 saying they were concerned about allegations of forced labor in cotton production in Xinjiang. “We do not work with any garment manufacturing factories located in XUAR, and we do not source products from this region,” the statement said.

Why is Nike banned in China?

Amid ongoing calls across China to boycott Western fashion retailers, the Chinese government is now accusing popular brands like Nike, H&M and Zara of selling substandard products that are potentially hazardous for children.

Is H and M boycott?

Swedish fashion giant H&M saw its sales slump in China, months after it became the target of a Chinese boycott. Its statement led celebrities to cut ties with the brand and e-commerce platforms to drop H&M. The sales slide came even as H&M’s global business returned to profit as the impact of the pandemic eased.

What happened to Nike and Adidas in China?

Online sales of Adidas AG and Nike Inc. plunged in China after a boycott of international brands that have taken a stand against the treatment of Muslim Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region, reflecting the blow to businesses that cross Beijing’s political lines.

What happened with Nike and China?

Topline. China has accused major apparel brands like Nike, H&M and Zara of selling goods that could be harmful to children, an accusation that comes a few months after the companies faced a wave of backlash in China for their past remarks on the alleged human rights abuses in the country’s Xinjiang region.

Why did H&M ban Xinjiang cotton?

In March, H&M was removed from the Chinese online retail platform Tmall and domestic phone makers’ app stores after it expressed concerns about the alleged use of Uyghur forced labour in cotton production.

Is H and M banned in China?

What happened to Adidas and China?

Adidas said Thursday that second-quarter sales fell by more than 16\% in Greater China. It comes after some mainland Chinese consumers began boycotting international brands that have taken a stand against the treatment of one of China’s ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region, where many cotton plantations are found.

Why is Adidas focusing on the North American market?

This is the reason Adidas is focusing on the North American Market. “If you want to be the brand, you really want to be, you have to do better in North America.” Adidas is much smaller than Nike, but what makes Adidas different is that it has a good sense of what its customers are looking for and works on it.

What is Nike doing to repair its reputation in emerging markets?

The company has made significant efforts in recent years to repair negative perceptions about its labor practices in emerging markets . Nike markets most of its products under the Nike name, but it also owns smaller niche brands such as Jordan and Converse.

Can Nike’s 20 years of campaigns change corporate culture?

Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is yes. In the new Olympic special edition of Ethical Consumer magazine the spotlight is on Nike and the impact that 20 years of campaigning has had in changing the corporate culture of one of the world’s biggest sportswear brands.

Is Adidas AG beating Nike on Wall Street?

State Wolfpack at the Citadel Bulldogs at PNC Arena on December 22, 2019 in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Adidas AG is beating Nike,Inc. on Wall Street. Over the last twelve months, Adidas shares are up 56.50\%, while Nike shares are up 33.66\%.