Coronavirus
U.S. Beauty Sales Rebound After Coronavirus Slump
Makeup is making a rebound, the latest numbers from NPD show.
First-Half Air Cargo Growth Strongest Since 2017
Overall capacity remained constrained at 10.8 percent below June 2019 due to the ongoing grounding of…
‘Exploitative, Predatory and Potentially Dangerous’: Lorna Jane Fined $3.7M for Covid Prevention Claims
The Australian brand acknowledged it misled customers with antiviral claims for LJ Shield Activewear, but…
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Child Labor Rampant in 96% of Bangladesh’s ‘Shadow’ Leather Sector
Children as young as seven are working with hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery for long hours and…
Kate Spade, Coach Parent Company Commits to $15 an Hour Minimum Wage
In addition, store associates and managers will soon receive one-time annual incentives of $500 and $1,000…
Nonie Rebrands as ‘First Brand Globally’ to Use Fabrics That Protect Against COVID-19
Why Canadian women's wear label Nonie is rebranding with circularity and protective, antiviral fabrics in…
‘West Side Story’ Assistant Costume Designer Helps Launch Ladyfinch Company
The three founders have expertise in costume design, advertising and the beauty industry.
Kraig Biocraft Hits Vietnam Covid Snag
The spider silk producer is looking for Asian mill partners outside of Vietnam, where rising Covid infections…
Brands Sourcing From Covid-Hit Bangladesh, Vietnam ‘Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place’
Factory closures in Bangladesh and Vietnam could derail more than one-quarter of U.S. imports of clothing and…
Vietnam Manufacturers Face Tough Decisions
With the extension of lockdowns, factories need to temporarily shut or opt for '3 on spot' with workers…
As Port Activity Stalls, Vietnam Opens Direct Rail Line to Belgium
A recent Covid-19 outbreak has hampered business operations and clogged the country's ports, making way for…
Bangaldesh Factories Forced to Close Amid Lockdown
New lockdown measures in the country include manufacturing, which had been allowed to remain open previously.
Pandemic Cuts Put Garment Workers Through ‘Unimaginable Human Sorrow’
Findings show workers have lost out on $12 billion, and are reflective of the "catastrophic" sourcing squeeze…
Amazon Taps the Brakes on Covid Testing
Despite rising infection rates nationwide, Amazon is scaling back its Covid testing program for warehouse and…
Vaccine Programs, Government Assistance Help Denim Mills Curb Covid
Denim mills in Pakistan and India are making Covid-19 vaccine access easier through government-funded…