Coronavirus
Eyewear Trade Show Mido Postpones Dates Due to Coronavirus
The fair will move to July 5 to 7 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Pandemic Fears Over Fresh Coronavirus Cases as Supply Chain Risks Rise: The Week Ahead
New infections outside of China raise pandemic concerns, and supply chain risks rise as reopened factories…
China Says Some Factories Have Resumed Production—But Are Supply Chains Out of the Woods?
According to China, some factories have started returning to work "in an orderly manner," amid ongoing…
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Coronavirus Claims a New Retail Victim: Outlet Stores
Separate from the lack of tourists, outlet stores are also missing sales from bulk buyers–the group of buyers…
Unilever Employees in Italy Isolated Due to Coronavirus
A 38-year-old employee was diagnosed with the virus on Thursday night, while 60 of his colleagues have been…
Lululemon’s China Stores Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak
The athleticwear company said most of its stores there have been closed this month, but that some are now on…
Shoppers Seen Buying More Online Amid Virus Woes, Further Straining Last Mile Delivery
The coronavirus could drive more online sales as consumers avoid physical stores.
Coronavirus Sends Adidas China Business Down 85%, Puma Warns of Impact
Adidas' nearly 500 China stores are closed, and Puma's CEO said, "February has of course been negatively…
Italian Fashion Chamber Shows Solidarity With China
A showcase of eight Chinese talents marked the launch of the "China, we are with you" initiative.
Myanmar Garment Factories on the Brink of Closure as Coronavirus Cuts Raw Material Supply
Myanmar may be facing garment factory shutdowns as the coronavirus hampers its raw materials supply.
Chinese Economy Could See ‘Intense’ But ‘Short-Lived’ Coronavirus Damage: IHS
IHS Markit economists forecast that the coronavirus outbreak could dent global GDP this year.
These Contingency Plans Could Ease Companies Out of Coronavirus Conundrum
While some factories have resumed work, pile-ups in cargo and partially operating ports could spell…
Travel Retail on the Front Line as Coronavirus Spreads
The channel, led by the beauty category, has been heavily reliant on the Chinese traveler for growth.
Quality Control Firms Focus on Flexibility to Counter Coronavirus Disruption
As Intertek closes a Hong Kong facility for two weeks due to a coronavirus scare, what are the implications…
Chinese Giant Alibaba Braces for Coronavirus’ Supply Chain Impact
The virus that has crippled supply chains has taken an especially notable toll on one of the world's largest…