China consumers are ‘not out of the woods yet’- Bank of America
Expectations for future income have deteriorated, with share of respondents expecting a wage increase falling to 26% from 29% in August, wrote the US bank’s analyst Chen Luo…
Austrians embrace traditional dress, despite political connotations
What its supporters see as a classic style has shed much of the Nazi-tinged stigma that clung to it since it was promoted under Hitler, himself an Austrian….
Next apologises after under-paying staff due to IT issue
Next has apologised to staff over the ongoing problem, after having worked for months to resolve issues caused by a decision to outsource its payroll functions to the…
Columbia reports disrupted sales and supply chain operations due to coronavirus
Columbia said in a statement that it expects its full year 2020 financial results to be “significantly affected” by the impact of the coronavirus.Currently, approximately half of Columbia’s…
Under pressure, Amazon reveals list of suppliers for private-label brands
The publication of this list is no trivial matter, in as much as Amazon has recently become something of a brand factory, having launched more than 100 private…
Urban Outfitters asks California court to dismiss Coachella lawsuit
This week, Urban Outfitters asked the court to dismiss all claims against Urban Outfitters saying Coachella’s allegations are actually directed at sister brand, Free People.The lawsuit arose out…
World Bank arm’s loan to Uzbek cotton firm risks fuelling forced labor, say activists
The complaint filed with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) demands an investigation into forced labor related to Uzbekistan-based Indorama Kokand Textile.Human rights groups say Uzbekistan operates a massive,…
Textiles group Swiscot expands into fashion with SS20 launch
The business has begun supplying fashion clients with white label and private label products including jersey, knitwear, outerwear, denim, hosiery, accessories and homewares, The BusinessDesk reported.New brands include…
Inside Former President Jimmy Carter and Wife Rosalynn Carter's 8-Decade Love Story
In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023 When Eleanor Rosalynn Smith first laid eyes on Jimmy Carter, he was a fascinating older boy. She was a few days old and he was…
How Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and More Are Celebrating Valentine’s Day 2024
Happy Valentine's Day: Breaking Down the Most Sizzling Celebrity Couples! Cupid's arrows are flying around Hollywood and beyond. In fact, several celebrities have given a glimpse into their…