Coronavirus
Levi’s, Wrangler Supplier in Lesotho Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workers
Nien Hsing Textile Co. has laid off 4,000 workers over the past year, the result of the "negative impact of…
Denim Brands Bank on Customer Loyalty Programs
From birthday giveaways to exclusive products, the denim industry is using loyalty programs as brand-building…
Office or Not, Here’s Why Consumers Still Want Comfort
Apparel brands should count on one thing: no matter where employees land, comfort will still be king.
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Estée Lauder’s Sales Surge 13% for Year
The acquisitions of Deciem, owner of The Ordinary and Dr. Jart+ have helped to propel skin care sales.
NRF Survey Finds 39% Spike in BOPIS Fraud
Mandated store shutdowns and other shopping restrictions that occurred in 2020 had an impact on where…
Culprits Emerge in July’s Retail Sales Slowdown
NRF and Wells Fargo economists dissect July's retail sales report while Placer unpacks the state of mall…
Workers Scatter as Ho Chi Minh Sanctions Lengthy New Lockdown
The Vietnamese government has ordered the city to control the pandemic by September 15. Neighboring provinces…
Nobody Denim Offers Free Jeans to Move the Needle on Australian Vaccination Rates
Nobody Denim incentivized Australians to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in exchange for the opportunity to…
Should We Be Concerned About China’s Sluggish Economic Growth?
In addition to slowing retail sales, China's indices for manufacturing, production and new orders for July…
Gymshark’s North American President Talks Strategy
The digital-focused brand introduces new products every two weeks.
Delta Chokes China Air Freight, Puts Vietnam in Lockdown Limbo
Two major Chinese airports and the nation's second-biggest seaport temporarily suspended operations this…
Takeover or Bankruptcy? ABC Carpet & Home Teetering on the Brink
Takeover talk comes as the luxury home goods retailer battles a $1 million landlord rent dispute that…
Will the Pandemic Home Goods Boom Last? Here’s What the Data Suggests
New data looks at the state of home retail to see where and how consumers are shopping, as well as which…
Ocean Freight Strategies for Surviving ‘Perfect Storm’ Shipping Surge
"There's no such thing as standard ocean service anymore," said Brian Bourke of Seko Logistics. "Everything…
Why July’s Payroll Increase Only Tells Part of the Story: Week Ahead
Friday's nonfarm payroll report for July doesn't include the impact from the significant uptick in new…