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The German Federal Environment Agency, Umwelt Bundesamt (UBA), is calling for stricter regulations on…
FTC Blocks Made in the USA Brand, LLC From Deceptive Labeling
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Made in the USA Brand, LLC, which provides a “Made in…
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Coach Eliminates More Than 150 Jobs as Sales Slow Down
Affordable luxury leather goods brand Coach is eliminating more than 150 jobs amid reports of low…
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When Kingpins launched in 2004, the idea was simple: Be a gathering spot for a curated selection of…
U.K. Retail Prices Fall Sharply in June
Price-conscious consumers and fears of rising interest rates have led British retail prices to dip 1.8% in…
VF Q2 Earnings Bolstered by Outdoor and Sport Brands
VF Corp.’s expanded outdoor and action sport apparel segment continued to have positive effects as the…