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In light of the impacts from COVID-19, luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter said it's closing its virtual doors.
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India Shuts Factories, Locks Down Country for 21 Days to Contain Coronavirus Crisis
India will be under complete lockdown as it looks to stave off the coronavirus that is quickly spreading…
Fashion Retailers Cancel Nearly $1.5 Billion in Orders from Bangladesh
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Brands Cancel $100 Million in Bangladesh Orders—Putting Thousands of Jobs at Risk
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As the world shuts down, so are fashion's fragile supply chains.
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Shoptalk Postpones Show, Others Move Similarly as Coronavirus Precautions Prevail
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The fashion industry's sustainability efforts are still insufficient thanks to an erred approach to…
Under Armour and PVH Are Taking This Approach to Battling Coronavirus Risk
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