Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
workers-rights
Retail
US Port Strike Comes to Temporary End
Dockworkers responsible for unloading shipments on the East and Gulf Coast ports decided to resume wage negotiations suspend their strike until Jan. 19, one day after it commenced.
US Port Strike Comes to Temporary End
Dockworkers responsible for unloading shipments on the East and Gulf Coast ports decided to resume wage negotiations suspend their strike until Jan. 19, one day after it commenced.
Retail
How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion
Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.
How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion
Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.
Retail
Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy
Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.
Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy
Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.
Luxury
Dior Breached UK’s Modern Slavery Disclosure Requirements
The luxury brand, which is under scrutiny for links to sweatshop labour in Italy, was behind on publishing supply chain disclosures required by UK law until last month.
Dior Breached UK’s Modern Slavery Disclosure Requirements
The luxury brand, which is under scrutiny for links to sweatshop labour in Italy, was behind on publishing supply chain disclosures required by UK law until last month.
Global Markets
What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain
The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain
The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
Global Markets
Bangladesh Eases Curfew to Keep Economy Going After Protests
Student anger over job quotas has roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
Bangladesh Eases Curfew to Keep Economy Going After Protests
Student anger over job quotas has roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
Luxury
Investors Pressure LVMH on Labour Rights After Dior Linked to Italian Sweatshops
Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.
Investors Pressure LVMH on Labour Rights After Dior Linked to Italian Sweatshops
Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.
Luxury
Armani, Dior Face Italian Antitrust Probe on Labour Practices
Financial police and antitrust officials searched the headquarters of Giorgio Armani SpA, G.A. Operations SpA and Christian Dior Italia, according to a statement from Italy’s Competition Authority.
Armani, Dior Face Italian Antitrust Probe on Labour Practices
Financial police and antitrust officials searched the headquarters of Giorgio Armani SpA, G.A. Operations SpA and Christian Dior Italia, according to a statement from Italy’s Competition Authority.
Luxury
Burberry Preparing to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Telegraph Reports
The British fashion house has reportedly begun a 45-day consultation process following a sharp decline in its stock market value.
Burberry Preparing to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Telegraph Reports
The British fashion house has reportedly begun a 45-day consultation process following a sharp decline in its stock market value.
Beauty
Report: L’Oréal, Estée Lauder Perfumes Linked to Child Labour
Children as young as five are working to pick perfume ingredients used by suppliers to top brands, a BBC Eye investigation found.
Report: L’Oréal, Estée Lauder Perfumes Linked to Child Labour
Children as young as five are working to pick perfume ingredients used by suppliers to top brands, a BBC Eye investigation found.
Media
Condé Nast Union Threatens Strike Ahead of Met Gala
The union delivered the announcement through a video at a bargaining session today, promising “a week of union actions” in the statement.
Condé Nast Union Threatens Strike Ahead of Met Gala
The union delivered the announcement through a video at a bargaining session today, promising “a week of union actions” in the statement.
Beauty
UK’s Antitrust Authority Issues Price-Fixing Warning to Nail Technicians
In response to an online campaign, the organisation has issued an open letter underscoring the importance of fair pricing.
UK’s Antitrust Authority Issues Price-Fixing Warning to Nail Technicians
In response to an online campaign, the organisation has issued an open letter underscoring the importance of fair pricing.
The News in Brief
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.