Vivo Retail Partners

Vivo Retail Partners is a network of authorized retail outlets that collaborate with Vivo to sell its range of smartphones and related products. These partners help extend the Vivo brand internationally by offering customers a direct in-store experience, support, and after-sales service.

CCI Score

-25.83

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

vivo India Celebrates 10 Years: Empowering Local Retail Partners and Workforce

The press release highlights vivo India's 10-year milestone in India, emphasizing significant local investments, robust supply chain localization, and the creation of extensive job opportunities through its network of over 70,000 retail touchpoints. These activities underline the company's commitment to community development and sustainable business practices in the Indian market.

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Vivo Retail Partners is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

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Latest Events

JUL

30

2024

vivo India Celebrates 10 Years: Empowering Local Retail Partners and Workforce
61.01

The press release highlights vivo India's 10-year milestone in India, emphasizing significant local investments, robust supply chain localization, and the creation of extensive job opportunities through its network of over 70,000 retail touchpoints. These activities underline the company's commitment to community development and sustainable business practices in the Indian market.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 28

vivo India's operations, as celebrated in the impact report, demonstrate strong ethical responsibility through local manufacturing, workforce empowerment, and partnerships that promote sustainable business practices and inclusive growth.

vivo India Celebrates 10 years of Operations – Re-Iterates Commitment to India Market
+60

Economic and Structural Influence

March 28

The report underscores vivo India's robust economic contributions by localizing its supply chain, enhancing design for local markets, and supporting a vast network of retail partners, which collectively stimulate local economic growth and employment.

vivo India Celebrates 10 years of Operations – Re-Iterates Commitment to India Market
JUL

09

2024

Allegations of Forced Labor in Vivo Supply Chain
-64.77

An article reported allegations that Vivo, one of the sponsors of UEFA EURO 2024, has been linked to the use of Uyghur forced labor in its supply chains. As a retail partner of Vivo, Vivo Retail Partners is implicated in these claims of human rights abuses and unethical sourcing practices.
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 28

The article alleges that Vivo is linked to the use of forced labor in its supply chains, indicating unethical sourcing practices and complicity in human rights abuses. As Vivo Retail Partners is part of Vivo’s retail network, this raises serious concerns about their supply chain ethics.

EURO 2024 sponsors face allegations of human rights abuses & unethical practices
JUN

24

2024

Forced Labour Allegations Linked to Vivo Sponsorship
-73.72

An article on Business & Human Rights highlights allegations that Chinese companies sponsoring UEFA EURO 2024, including Vivo, are implicated in forced labour practices involving Uyghur workers. These claims raise ethical questions about the company’s supply chain and labor practices, indirectly impacting Vivo Retail Partners.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The article links Vivo, a major sponsor tied to the Vivo brand, to allegations of using forced labour, including employing Uyghur workers under harsh conditions. This association suggests a significant shortfall in upholding labor rights and ethical standards, reflecting negatively on labor relations and human rights practices.

UEFA's due diligence questioned as EURO 2024 sponsors Alibaba, BYD & Vivo linked to forced labour & other controversies