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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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


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.

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.


Luxury

Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.

Luxury

Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.


Retail

Amazon Staff at New UK Warehouse to Strike on Jan. 25

Around 100 workers at the warehouse will take strike action on Jan. 25, said GMB trade union, which has not been formally recognised by the US e-commerce giant.

Retail

Amazon Staff at New UK Warehouse to Strike on Jan. 25

Around 100 workers at the warehouse will take strike action on Jan. 25, said GMB trade union, which has not been formally recognised by the US e-commerce giant.