Gucci closes facilities in Italy; LVMH to continue operations
Kering’s flagship brand Gucci was the first to announce that it was putting its manufacturing activities on hold in Italy, where the brand has six production sites…
Nike-funded study reveals compression apparel does not improve performance
The study was conducted by the Ohio State University’s physical therapy department. Data showed no difference in runners’ jump height or strength when wearing the compression apparel….
Retail Trust launches campaign highlighting attacks on store workers
Citing a continued rise in retail crime, the Trust said 90% of retail workers have faced abuse at work, with 84% shouted at, a third threatened with…
Pakistani denim specialist Artistic Milliners buys factory in Los Angeles
Leading Pakistani denim specialist Artistic Milliners, a vertically integrated producer with spinning, weaving, dyeing and garment manufacturing capabilities, has decided to draw closer to its US clientèle,…
Target dismissed out of Uggs infringement lawsuit
The case was filed in California court in September 2016. When Deckers filed its complaint against Target, it named ten additional Doe defendants to preserve its right…
Swiss watchmakers grapple with fallout of Russian crisis
Russia was only the 17th largest market for Swiss watch exports last year, but how to manage business and client relations during such a sensitive time was…
U.S. consumer spending accelerated in May
Other data on Thursday showed a further tightening in labor market conditions, with first-time applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly falling last week and the number of Americans…
Traceability- Lectra takes control of Dutch specialist TextileGenesis
In early January 2023, Lectra will acquire a 51% stake in TextileGenesis for €15.2 million. The remainder of TextileGenesis’s capital and voting rights will be taken over…
Trump says internet retailers that use ‘laughing stock’ Post Office must pay more
“We want our post office to be successful. We don’t want it to be a laughing stock and a stupidly run organization the way it’s been for…
-Sephora Kids- are on the rise as tweens get seriously into skincare
On TikTok, it’s not unusual to come across videos showing young girls rushing to the shelves of Sephora. Over the past few weeks, employees and customers alike…