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John Smedley Doubles Down on DTC With Fresh E-commerce Look
Managing director Jess McGuire-Dudley is rebuilding the heritage knitwear brand's online business with a new…
UK Government Pushed by Industry to Deploy ‘Trade Bazooka’ Against US
The United Kingdom may be taking cues from the European Union and gearing up to deploy a "trade bazooka" in…
Trump Threatens New, ‘Big’ Tariffs on UK Over Digital Services Tax
The United Kingdom is once again in President Donald Trump's tariff crosshairs.
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Some countries could indeed end up with tariffs higher than the 15 percent currently promised by the…
Countries Spared From Full Weight of Duty Hike, China Hints at Tariff Countermeasures
Despite boosting his across-the-board tariffs to 15 percent over the weekend, the president's baseline tariff…
Trump’s Latest Tariffs Put Prominent Trade Deals at Risk
Nations across the globe are pressing "pause" on trade deals with the United States in light of the latest…
Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Celebrates Duty-Free Access to UK Market
In what could be viewed as a gift to usher in the new year, the wider tariff-free access announced last year…
UK Retail’s Net-Zero Math Won’t Work Without Government Muscle, BRC Warns
The trade organization's five-year review finds progress in stores but stalled supply-chain emissions leave…
Boxing Day Footfall Rises in the U.K., but It’s Unclear Where, and How Much, People Spent
British shoppers piled into high streets, shopping centers and out-of-town retail parks on Dec. 26.
Sustainable? Not Quite, Says ASA To Nike, Lacoste and Superdry
The ASA's rulings served a "clear message" that brands must back up broad green claims with solid, full…
UK Reportedly Plans to Delay Collapse of De Minimis Until 2029
Reportedly, UK Treasury boss Rachel Reeves has elected to leave the collapse of the de minimis provision out…
UKFT Drops Outline for National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan
UKFT's National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan outlines a strategic roadmap to transition the UK to a…
British Trade Org Petitions Against AI Duplication of Models’ Likenesses
The trade organization said that companies should be required to obtain models' written consent to use their…
UK Government, Private Industry Commit $1.5B to Decarbonizing Shipping
The government announced the collaboration as part of London International Shipping Week.