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Major Fashion Events in the Middle East Canceled or Postponed as Israel-Hamas War Continues to Escalate
Fashion Trust Arabia, We Design Beirut in Lebanon and many luxury brand events in Dubai were postponed or…
Micam Buyers and Vendors Say Product Differentiation Is Key as They Look to Stand Out in Changing Market
More than 1,700 brands exhibited at the biannual international trade show.
Peak Shipping Season Gets Off to a Modest Start
It's not quite full steam ahead as warehouses remain packed and cargo container traffic is soft at Southern…
OTB, Renzo Rosso Present Campaign Promoting Italian Fashion, Supply Chain
Rosso has presented the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy a campaign aimed at highlighting the…
U.K. Parliament Debates Tax-free Shopping for International Visitors
Data released by the New West End Company ahead of the debate showed that the absence of tax-free shopping…
La Perla Urged to Submit Business Plan by Italian Government
The future of the lingerie brand's 330 Italian employees remains uncertain.
China’s Retail Sales Growth Slows in July, Missing Expectations
Retail sales rose 2.5 percent, down from 3.1 percent in June.
Luxury Stocks Surge After China Announcement on Group Travel
The country just lifted its travel ban on group tours to 78 countries.
Pierre Cardin, Ahlers Agreed to Restrict Sales, European Commission Finds
The commission sent a statement of objections Monday to the French fashion house and its German licensee…
Lawmakers to Debate Return of Tax-free Shopping in U.K.
Some 50 British members of Parliament will gather in London on Sept. 7 to argue the pros and cons of…
China GDP Grew 6.3% in the Second Quarter, Retail Growth Slowed Sharply in June
According to Moody's Analytics, the "pandemic hangover" is still plaguing China's recovery story.
Canada Probes Nike Over Forced Uyghur Labor Allegations
It is the first time the complaint mechanism, established by the Canadian government in 2019, has been used.
The Vampire’s Wife Label Settles Debt With U.K. Tax Office
The fashion company said it has raised fresh funds from existing investors to pay off its outstanding debts.
Italian Footwear Industry Sees Slowdown in Export Volume and Production Despite Sales Increase
As sales and export value rise, production and export volume have fallen across the Italian footwear industry.
The Former White House Staffers Helping Fashion Talk Social Impact
Thomas Isen and Alex Yudelson are bringing their Washington communication skills to fashion with Second Floor…