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La Perla Urged to Submit Business Plan by Italian Government
The future of the lingerie brand's 330 Italian employees remains uncertain.
China’s Retail Sales Growth Slows in July, Missing Expectations
Retail sales rose 2.5 percent, down from 3.1 percent in June.
Luxury Stocks Surge After China Announcement on Group Travel
The country just lifted its travel ban on group tours to 78 countries.
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Pierre Cardin, Ahlers Agreed to Restrict Sales, European Commission Finds
The commission sent a statement of objections Monday to the French fashion house and its German licensee…
Lawmakers to Debate Return of Tax-free Shopping in U.K.
Some 50 British members of Parliament will gather in London on Sept. 7 to argue the pros and cons of…
China GDP Grew 6.3% in the Second Quarter, Retail Growth Slowed Sharply in June
According to Moody's Analytics, the "pandemic hangover" is still plaguing China's recovery story.
Canada Probes Nike Over Forced Uyghur Labor Allegations
It is the first time the complaint mechanism, established by the Canadian government in 2019, has been used.
The Vampire’s Wife Label Settles Debt With U.K. Tax Office
The fashion company said it has raised fresh funds from existing investors to pay off its outstanding debts.
Italian Footwear Industry Sees Slowdown in Export Volume and Production Despite Sales Increase
As sales and export value rise, production and export volume have fallen across the Italian footwear industry.
The Former White House Staffers Helping Fashion Talk Social Impact
Thomas Isen and Alex Yudelson are bringing their Washington communication skills to fashion with Second Floor…
Parsing Talk From Action Around U.S.-China Trade
Sally Peng from FTI Consulting said clients are weighing the benefits of a strategy involving China and one…
Cotton Forecast Points to Price Stability, Record Yields
Over the past 12 months, U.S. harvests were looking grim.
Unilever Shares Hold Steady After Ukraine Calls Consumer Giant ‘War Sponsor’
Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention has added the owner of brands including Dove, Vaseline and…
Thirty Italian Brands to Show at Miami’s Cabana Show
The swimwear trade fair will be held at the city's Convention Center from July 8 to 10.
Bernard Arnault Hailed as ‘God of Fortune’ in China
Arnault traveled to Chengdu and Shanghai after landing in Beijing on Tuesday.