Tara Donaldson
EU Financial Roundup: Debenhams Closes Stores, Burberry Sales Fizzle in US, Zalando Momentum Continues
In Europe, retailers' positions are just as unfavorable as in the U.S. Except for the e-commerce players…
Fours Years After Rana Plaza Just 17 Brands Agree to New Transparency Pledge
A new report says far more brands need to be transparent about where their clothes are made in order to avoid…
Vice President Pence Gets Talks Going on Bilateral Trade Deal With Japan
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is in Japan this week to talk relations, and the conversation about a…
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With China No Longer Cheap, Wages in Low-Cost Sourcing Locales on the Rise Too
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Gucci and Farfetch Partnership Promises 90-Minute Order Delivery
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These Three Retailers Are Shopped by Most Consumers—and Amazon isn’t One of Them
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