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As Online Orders Soar, Driver Shortage Stalls Supply Chain
One industry organization is asking the government to classify truck driver schools as an essential service…
Mexican Industry Sales Plunge 70 Percent Due to Pandemic
Nearly 320,000 jobs and 8,815 companies are in jeopardy.
Adidas Takes ‘Indecent’ Advantage of German Eviction Freeze
Politicians slammed the brand for refusing to pay their rent and say they're watching to see if rules need to…
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France Extends Lockdown Until at Least April 15
The government's scientific council advises at least six weeks of confinement in total.
The BFC Battles for Designers, Creating New Fund, Setting Digital Plans
The organization has set aside 1 million pounds to help vulnerable businesses with the BFC Foundation COVID…
Unemployment Spike Gives Stimulus Package New Urgency
Three million applied for jobless benefits last week as lawmakers rush through $2 trillion in aid.
Global FDI Seen Plummeting by Up to 40 Percent
The demand shock will be the biggest factor pushing down investment in all sectors, including services, as…
COVID-19: India in Lockdown, Apparel Factories Closed
The government has ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days beginning Tuesday.
France Unblocks Emergency Loans for Coronavirus-Hit Firms
Companies of all sizes will be able to apply for loans equivalent to three months of revenues to tide them…
Mulberry Poised to Make ‘Small Loss’ in H2 Due to Coronavirus Closures
The British brand said it had expected to be profitable, and cash generative, in the six months ended March…
Fashion Industry Comes Together to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
Eager to help, companies and brands have agreed to mass produce things like face masks, medical overalls and…
U.S. Government Excludes Some Backpacks, Bags, Textiles From Trade War Tariffs
The USTR issued a memo curiously excluding some accessories and textiles from the last wave of tariffs in…
Primark Shuts Final Stores, Cancels Future Orders Due to Coronavirus
The retailer's stores in the U.K. will close their doors Sunday, March 22, following a worldwide shutdown.
Italy Shuts Down All Non-Essential Manufacturing Activities To Fight Coronavirus Epidemic
Italy's prime minister Giuseppe Conte said the measure will be instrumental to fight Italy's biggest crisis…
Italy’s Camera della Moda Calls on Government to Support Industry
President Carlo Capasa discussed the exceptional measures needed to fight the exceptional moment determined…