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Global Markets

Trump’s 50% Tariff Sows Fear Inside Indian Apparel Hub

Factories that invested in anticipation of a boom in orders are saddled with debt and unsold inventory.

Global Markets

Trump’s 50% Tariff Sows Fear Inside Indian Apparel Hub

Factories that invested in anticipation of a boom in orders are saddled with debt and unsold inventory.


Beauty

Bobbi Brown: I Still Believe in Miracles

The makeup artist and serial entrepreneur Bobbi Brown reflects on starting her second act, and how she found a hero for it.

Beauty

Bobbi Brown: I Still Believe in Miracles

The makeup artist and serial entrepreneur Bobbi Brown reflects on starting her second act, and how she found a hero for it.


Beauty

Bath & Body Works’ Plan to Restore Its Shine

With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.

Beauty

Bath & Body Works’ Plan to Restore Its Shine

With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.


Luxury

Shinola’s Message to Swiss Watchmakers: Come to Detroit

The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.

Luxury

Shinola’s Message to Swiss Watchmakers: Come to Detroit

The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.


Beauty

Nigeria Bans Raw Shea Nut Exports to Bolster Domestic Beauty Industry

The shea nut export ban, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost the country’s shea butter and oil industry by curbing informal trade and improving local processing.

Beauty

Nigeria Bans Raw Shea Nut Exports to Bolster Domestic Beauty Industry

The shea nut export ban, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost the country’s shea butter and oil industry by curbing informal trade and improving local processing.


Global Markets

Can India Become the World’s Fashion Factory?

As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.

Global Markets

Can India Become the World’s Fashion Factory?

As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.


Global Markets

Relief in Southeast Asia As Trump’s Tariffs Level Playing Field

Major garment producers like Vietnam and Cambodia now face similar tariff rates of around 20 percent, lower than previously threatened.

Global Markets

Relief in Southeast Asia As Trump’s Tariffs Level Playing Field

Major garment producers like Vietnam and Cambodia now face similar tariff rates of around 20 percent, lower than previously threatened.


Global Markets

Asia Factory Outlook at Lowest Since Pandemic on Trump Tariffs

Manufacturers in Southeast Asia are less optimistic about future growth, despite recent improvements in output, amid tariff uncertainty.

Global Markets

Asia Factory Outlook at Lowest Since Pandemic on Trump Tariffs

Manufacturers in Southeast Asia are less optimistic about future growth, despite recent improvements in output, amid tariff uncertainty.


Retail

The Debrief | Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.

Retail

The Debrief | Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.


Retail

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.

Retail

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.


Global Markets

Crunch Time for South Asia’s Fashion Manufacturers

Factory owners and garment workers in countries like India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are feeling frustrated and nervous as their governments scramble to negotiate trade deals to stave off the highest US tariffs ahead of president Donald Trump’s shifting timeline.

Global Markets

Crunch Time for South Asia’s Fashion Manufacturers

Factory owners and garment workers in countries like India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are feeling frustrated and nervous as their governments scramble to negotiate trade deals to stave off the highest US tariffs ahead of president Donald Trump’s shifting timeline.


Global Markets

After US Tariffs, Jobs Hang by a Thread in Bangladesh’s Garments Sector

Bangladeshi garment workers fear job losses due to the US imposing a 35 percent tariff, threatening the country’s main export industry and the livelihoods of millions.

Global Markets

After US Tariffs, Jobs Hang by a Thread in Bangladesh’s Garments Sector

Bangladeshi garment workers fear job losses due to the US imposing a 35 percent tariff, threatening the country’s main export industry and the livelihoods of millions.