Response from Pentland

Proposal B6: Establish long-term relationships with factories.

Pentland acknowledges the benefits of longer-term relationships with suppliers but does not commit to any firm targets.

"Our ability to work with our suppliers depends on a strong business relationship. If the relationship is a long term one then management can begin to build in the changes to the development plan, knowing that the business is likely to continue."

Response Key

The brand claims to implementing all components of this proposal or has agreed to implement them within Play Fair's proposed timeframe.

The brand is currently implementing or has agreed to implement some of the essential components of the proposal but has refused to implement, has overlooked, or has raised issues with one or more important components; or, the brand agrees to implement the proposal but not within Play Fair’s proposed timeframe.

The brand has refused to implement the essential components of the proposal.

The brand has misunderstood or failed to comment on the proposal; or the brand is considering the proposal, but has yet to make a decision.