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‘Irrelevant Now’: BGMEA President to Be Phased Out Amid Leadership Struggle
"The acting president is taking over," an industry insider said. "In a couple of weeks, no one will remember."
Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port Triggers 10-day Delays
As of Tuesday, more than 20 container ships waited to berth at Bangladesh's largest port as the country…
California Legislature Passes Historic Bundle of Retail Theft Bills
The California Legislature on Monday passed 10 bills related to retail and property crimes, sending them to…
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China’s GDP Grows 4.7% in Q2, Retail Sales Inch Up
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Saudi Arabia’s Fashion E-commerce Market to Surge by 2027, Boosted by AI and New Laws
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Tod’s Diego and Andrea Della Valle Receive Arquata del Tronto Honorary Citizenship
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U.S Consumers Continue Robust Spending but Looking Early for Holiday Deals
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La Perla’s Luxury Lingerie May Not Be Over Yet as Italian Court Rules to Restart Part of Its Business
The luxury innerwear brand avoided liquidation and is expected to present a new industrial plan in two months.