Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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Things Start-Ups Can Do to Survive the Economic Fallout of Covid-19
"How brands can pull through a potential coronavirus recession."
Cautiously Optimistic: Chinese Consumer Behavior Post-Covid-19
"The majority of Chinese consumers will most likely resume spending over the coming months."
What Do Department Stores Do Now?
"With too many stores and not enough customers, the segment was in trouble. Then came Covid-19."
Our Situation is Apocalyptic: Bangladesh Garment Workers Face Ruin
"The new coronavirus is potentially disastrous for low-wage workers who power the global clothing trade."
Reinventing the Direct-to-Consumer Business Model
"Instagram ads and influencer campaigns can only take you so far."
Amazon Workers Face High Risks and Few Options
"Warehouse and delivery workers say they’re risking their health."
How Businesses Could Emerge Better After Covid-19
"The pandemic provides an opportunity to focus on the role businesses and governments play in building a more resilient economic system."
Americans Are Sewing Homemade Masks to Fight Coronavirus
"DIYers on Facebook are creating cloth masks and mask covers for health care workers."
How to Keep Your Business Thriving During (And After) the Coronavirus
"Think of this challenge to the work environment as an opportunity to grow."
US Fashion Brands Having to Make Medical Masks Expose a Failure of the Health System
"The admirable efforts by fashion companies are arguably a bandaid on a bigger problem."
Why Brands Have so Little to Say in the Pandemic
"How the pandemic has hamstrung advertising into vague platitudes and self-serving gestures."
The UK is ‘Wasting Time’ on NHS Protective Gear Orders
"Textile firms say they could have begun making gowns and masks for front-line workers ten days ago."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.