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Pop-Up Retail Was Made for the Pandemic
"The flexibility of the pop-up format may help businesses find their footing in a new paradigm."
What Business Owners Should Know About the 15 Percent Pledge
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Don’t Bet on a Quick Recovery
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Is the Relaunch of Vogue Singapore Fearless or Foolish?
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What’s It Like to Work Out in a Gym Right Now
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It’s Time to End Racism in the Fashion Industry. But How?
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Why Supply Chain Is the Next Digital Transformation
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Pop-Up Retail Was Made for the Pandemic
"The flexibility of the pop-up format may help businesses find their footing in a new paradigm."
How Can Racism Be Addressed in Fashion Schools?
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The Pandemic Is Yet Another Hurdle for Resilient Millennials and Gen-Z
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THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.