Coronavirus
Biden Administration Awards $6.5M Contract to US Cotton for Swab Production
The company will increase its production capacity to 371 million polyester swab tips per month to support…
Organizations Take the Long View on Labor Shortage
Virtual job fairs, partnerships with schools and full benefit packages are some of the means companies are…
Organizations Urge Covid-19 Protections for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Workers
More than 50 trade unions and labor groups are calling for "immediate action" to protect garment workers in…
Consumer Confidence Could Turn Sour as Woes Escalate
With the holiday shopping season ahead, eyes turn to consumers' willingness to shop against a backdrop of…
Ministry of Supply CEO’s 3 Supply Shortage Hacks: Rework, Repurpose, Repackage
We're now in the third oscillation of the supply chain bullwhip, with demand surging and suppliers scrambling…
‘It’s a Matter of Survival’: Home Industry Lays Out Path Ahead at SPESA
Despite strong demand during the pandemic, supply constraints continue to weigh on the sector as well as…
Brunello Cucinelli Returns to Profit in First Half
Brunello Cucinelli emphasized the importance of the American and Chinese markets for the company's growth.
French Administrative Court Repeals COVID-19 Health Pass Mandate
The requirement to present a health pass to access shopping malls prevented adequate access to necessary…
Prada Group to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, Recovery From Virus to Access Italian Facilities
The decision — which received mixed feedbacks from trade unions — signals Prada Group's commitment to the…
Ulta Beauty Reaches Nearly $2 Billion in Quarterly Sales
Ulta's sales leapfrogged pre-COVID-19 levels.
URBN CEO Touts ‘Record Low Markdown Rate’
"To date, we have seen [a] negligible impact on sales from the recent rise in Delta cases," CEO Richard Hayne…
Vietnam, Battling 10,000 Daily Covid Cases, Begs WHO for Vaccines
The Asian nation, which called in troops and set up roadblocks in some parts, has vaccinated just 2 percent…
Outbreak Clogs China Air Freight
Shanghai cargo handling times have reportedly been two to three times longer than average, partly due to…
Why It’s Now or Never for Sustainable Denim
Brands that incorporate sustainability as part of their pandemic rehabilitation may be better positioned for…
Global Economy Seen Growing 5.7% This Year: IHS Markit
IHS Markit noted that global GDP reached a new high in the second quarter, completing a year-long recovery…