Exclusive-Bangladesh Factory Banned by Wal-Mart Still Makes Wrangler Shirts

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A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world's largest apparel maker, U.S.-based VF Corp.

VF confirmed on Saturday it was still using Liz Apparels to make its clothing following an inspection ordered by the factory owner, Nassa Group, on May 12. VF, whose other clothing brands include North Face, Timberland and Nautica, said its philosophy was to "stay and improve" working conditions.

"We are in daily contact with the facility and VF's leadership is closely monitoring the status in this facility and others in our Bangladesh supply chain," the company said in a statement to Reuters.

VF's continued relationship with Liz Apparels stands in stark contrast to the approach by some of the world's best-known retailers, who immediately severed ties with the same factory.

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/05/19/world/asia/19reuters-bangladesh-building-safety-exclusive.html?hp&_r=0

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/19/us-bangladesh-building-safety-idUSBRE94I0CE20130519

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1. I wonder if Brett Favre has any opinion about this...