Topman

How ethical is Topman?

Topman is an online fashion retail brand based in the United Kingdom. The company, which was formerly a part of the contentious Philip Green-run Arcadia Group, went into administration in late 2020. The brand is now owned by Bestseller A/S and is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s low-ranking brands. The brand receives a poor Good Shopping Guide score in our Ethical Fashion Retailers Ratings Table. Although Topman has not yet met our Ethical Benchmark, we hope to see the brand make progress in the future.

In what areas does Topman perform poorly? 

Despite Topman’s sustainability progress, there is still room for improvement. The brand was marked down for its history of Human Rights violations.

 In what areas does Topman perform well? 

Topman performs satisfactorily in some areas of our research and receives a good rating for its Environmental Report based on our criteria.

How can Topman brand improve its Ethical Rating?

The Good Shopping Guide score results from multiple ethical criteria. (See our ‘How We Rate’ page to find out more about our research methodology.) To reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Topman has some issues to resolve, including its Human Rights violations.

If your fashion brand values ethics and sustainability, why not check out The Good Shopping Guide‘s Ethical Accreditation? Increase customer and investor confidence and stand out from the greenwash.