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L.A. Stuck in Strict COVID-19 Measures as California Starts Loosening
Personal-care services are now open statewide, but too many COVID-19 cases in L.A. continue to have the…
Trade of Made in Italy Counterfeit Goods Said to Be Worth 5.2B Euros
The issue is highlighted by Confindustria Moda and Italy's government as part of the fifth…
Italian Government Takes New Steps in COVID-19 Fight
A new stimulus package of 39 billion euros has also been approved to fuel an economic rebound and companies…
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Trump Pushes for Tighter Sanctions of Counterfeits Sold Online
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Fashion’s Forced Labor Test in Xinjiang
The apparel industry faces supply chain challenges as it confronts human rights crisis.
Political Contributions: Fashion’s Heavy Hitters Support Candidates With Cash
Designers and celebrities tend to swing blue, while retail executives are more likely to lean right.
Next Trade War? U.S. Fires Salvo at Vietnam
The Trump administration is looking into the country's timber industry and its currency valuation.
Italian State to Support Growth of Contemporary Label Liu Jo
Following the Ministry for Economic Development's decision to support Corneliani last July, Cassa Depositi e…
Chic Shanghai Promotes Domestic Focus as Exports Suffer
With international customers still afflicted by COVID-19, China's garment industry pivots hard to local…
The Election and the Latinx Vote
The nation's second-largest ethnic group could flex its muscle at the polls in November.
U.K. Parliament Asks Government to Help Fix Fast Fashion
The all-party parliamentary committee has put together a new report that highlights how COVID-19 impact the…
U.K. Makes Controversial Decision to Cancel Tax-free Shopping
The move is a body blow for luxury goods retailers and high-end stores that had been looking forward to a…
British Government to Help Retailers Bounce Back From COVID-19
British businesses, hit by a double whammy of COVID-19 and preparations for the Brexit finale in December…
Burberry Wins Government Contract to Make More PPE, Gowns for NHS
This agreement is in addition to the more than 160,000 pieces of PPE, which Burberry has already donated to…
Garment Worker Protection Bill Defeated in California
Supporters of a bill aimed at protecting wages for garment workers are vowing to bring it to the legislature…