Coronavirus
Vietnam Delays Could Cost Nike 160M Pairs of Shoes This Year
"We're at a loss for ways of finding how Nike can quickly resolve this issue today," BTIG's Camilo Lyon told…
Jabs for Jobs? How Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Could Drive Labor Crunch
Mandating Covid-19 vaccinations could result in unintended consequences for the jobs market.
German Retailer Funds Covid-19 Vaccines for Garment Workers in Bangladesh
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan described the "generous" contribution as enough to inoculate thousands of…
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CEO Exits Salvatore Ferragamo on High Note
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Media Companies’ Office Return Plans
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Covid, Hurricane Ida Could Dampen Fall Sales: Week Ahead
A number of different factors—from Covid spikes to labor market concerns—could see consumers tighten their…
Will Fashion Editors Be Back at Shows?
After two mostly virtual seasons, there will be more than 90 shows and presentations at New York Fashion Week.
Troubles in Vietnam Weigh Down Its Imports to U.S.
While imports from Vietnam rose 22.74 percent to 2.6 billion SME year to date, they fell 8 percent year over…
Motivating In-Store Shoppers and Workers with a Human Touch
As the Delta variant continues to be worrisome, retailers can benefit from greater communication with their…
Outdoor Furniture Market Poised to Reach $31 Billion by 2031
The stay-at-home lifestyle has led to a boom in outdoor furniture that has the sector on track to double over…
Bestseller Puts Freeze on Myanmar Garment Sourcing
The Danish retailer said it will not be placing orders in Myanmar until it has conducted an impact assessment…
Kingpins Cancels New York Event Over Covid Concerns
Kingpins organizers cancel the highly anticipated in-person New York event, citing travel and health concerns…
Higher Prices, Covid Surge Knock US Consumer Confidence to 6-Month Low
Consumers ended the summer with confidence at a low point, but economists don't think it's an indication of a…