Topic: Global Brands Group

China World Cup mascot factory defends itself

AFP Global Edition - 703 days ago
A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup due to allegations of sweatshop conditions defended itself Wednesday, saying its facilities were among the best in China.Global Brands Group, the master licensee for all FIFA World Cup 2010 ...

World Cup mascot row is political football: China firm

Reuters US Online Report Sports News - 703 days ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese company ordered to stop making soccer World Cup mascots because of poor working conditions in their factory hit back at the accusations on Wednesday, saying they were victims of South African politicking.FIFA's branding company Global Brands ...

Chinese factory halts World Cup toy production

AFP Asian Edition - 703 days ago
A Chinese factory has halted production of World Cup 2010 mascot toys after an investigation into alleged sweatshop conditions, the merchandise company for world football body FIFA said Tuesday.Global Brands Group, master licensee for all FIFA World Cup 2010 merchandise, withdrew ...