Clothing Business

Express Message Service NEW DELHI: Tight lockdowns in all states have hit India's retail businesses significantly, with May sales down 79 percent from pre-COVID levels in 2019, according to estimates by the Retailers'…

The British population has the highest level of confidence in Covid-19 vaccines, while Japan and South Korea have the lowest, according to a report based on data from an international survey of 15 countries.Conducted between March and May,…

It is now widely recognized that the 'normal' material use supply chains – producing materials, using them, then disposing of them in landfills, in other countries or in rivers and seas – are wasteful and polluting. As an…

File photo of Garment employees working in a sewing department at Fakhruddin Textile Mills Limited in Gazipur, Bangladesh, February 7, 2021 Reuters The "100% pure cotton waste" could reduce imports by 15% and save about half a billion…

Many Australians take advantage of this common tax deduction, but be warned, the Inland Revenue have ways of spotting overcharging.Are you waiting for that tax return hoping for a nice financial boost? There's nothing quite like checking…

A doubling in annual inflation to 1.5% in April means the UK government's preferred measure of the cost of living is rising at its fastest pace in more than a year. The lifting of restrictions on the economy means more hikes will be made…

Plastic dividers were placed between tables at Carmine's restaurant on the Upper West Side on Tuesday. Recognition...James Estrin/The New York TimesNew York state is taking its biggest step yet toward normalcy, or a new version of it. As of…

Americans have to pay more to get less. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. "May is going to be tough," I said a month ago, when discussing the voiced stimmie-driven retail sales for April. And that's it. According to today's…

The international non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday that described digital sex crimes as rampant and pervasive in South Korea, with the nation leading the world in the use of spycams to…

Well, it's only June and the heat is already burning. Most freshwater lakes have water temperatures above 65-70 degrees, making it difficult for the fish. These conditions also make it difficult for anglers. Hell, it even makes it…

Here's a solution for businesses struggling to find workers while many capable people sit at home piling up long and excessive unemployment: Why not hire a 14-year-old?I have two very strong capable 14 year old boys who would like to earn…

Is it time to end fast fashion? If the answer wasn't already a resounding yes, last year's evidence of global warming should make you reconsider your fashion choices and the clothing brands you buy.Most industries are being forced to…

All eyes were on Kering after LVMH's better-than-expected results last week. LVMH reported a 52% year-over-year increase in sales for its fashion and leather goods division for the first quarter of 2021 and a 30% increase overall. The…

WWhen Alta Gracia was launched in 2010, it was hailed as an experiment to show the world that garment workers in developing countries could earn a living wage and have their labor rights respected. But to survive, the company that sells…

Here's the bottom line gentlemen: these are the best brands in menswear right now. They produce goods that meet all the criteria. Whether you're just window shopping or need a complete wardrobe upgrade, you can't go wrong with any…

After plus-size models walked the Versace catwalk for the first time during last year's spring/summer 2021 shows, the Italian brand has hired plus-size model Precious Lee for a recent campaign. Chanel also had its first plus-size model in…

Even as coronavirus infections continued to spread, plans to reopen in-person schools were scrapped and unemployment remained near record highs, Americans continued to shop in July, with retail sales rising 1.2 percent from June, a rare…

BOYCOTTS OF FOREIGN Brands are so common in China that managers have a ready playbook when caught in a storm of nationalist outrage. Start with an apology. Then keep calm most of the time and perhaps express respect for Chinese culture.…

Retail Sales up 9.8% in MarchCore retail sales up 6.9%Weekly jobless claims fall 193k to 576kProduction output increases by 2.7% in MarchWASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - US retail sales rose at their fastest pace in 10 months in March as…

Comment on this storycommentConsumer prices rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in March, on the back of a strengthening economy and comparisons to last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic sparked unprecedented upheaval.The Consumer Price…

Shortly after founding his eponymous fashion label in 2001, Thom Browne walked past a schoolyard on Spring Street in New York in one of his now-familiar shrink-fit suits. Children ran to the fence, pointing and laughing. "I'm a grown man.…

A branch of Jos. A. Bank in San Francisco announces its permanent closure on August 6th.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThough the pace of store closures has slowed from its peak in 2019, the respite isn't expected to last…

The personalization of products is currently very popular. That makes it a lucrative business. One of the easiest things to customize is t-shirts. T-shirts are also a product that you can sell to different…

UK inflation fell to 0.4% in February as the third coronavirus lockdown brought a wave of discounts from clothing retailers and used car dealers, according to official figures.The cost of groceries, soft drinks, games, toys and hobbies also…

Scroll to view more images One of the best parts of the transitional weather (like now, for example, as we cross the line…

Every business laptop that comes out today enters a tough field full of established players. The world is already crammed with ThinkPads and Latitudes that have a strong following, span price ranges across the board, and cater to…

It's surprising when venture capitalists, who are notorious for tolerating bad behavior, incite outrageous behavior. Don't miss Dispo, the camera app recently created by YouTube star David Dobrik. The influencer has become persona…

By Hannah ParkOctober 9, 2020 For more than half a century, residents of Manhattan's East Village have come to Sun's Laundry for their freshly starched shirts in flimsy plastic bags. The store's vintage…

Scroll to view more images I love checking out new trends to make sure I stay ahead of my other fashionista friends - and a…

Gap was a high street megastar in the '90s and British shoppers lined up to shop in his American casual dream of logo hoodies and jeans.These days, the powerful US retailer is on the wane, with the group confirming this week that a quarter…

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Jordanna Mallach, a Harrietstown councilwoman running for supervisor, speaks before the city's Democratic caucus at City Hall in Saranac Lake on Tuesday. (Corporate Photo – Aaron Cerbone) SARANAC LAKE -- Harrietstown Democrats gathered…

The United States is one of the largest clothing markets in the world, but 97 percent of the clothes sold here are made elsewhere. So it's no surprise if fashion is the first industry to be hit when President-elect Donald Trump unveils his…

Ahead of the 2020 election, Donald Trump and government officials have claimed the era of relocating American jobs and factories is “over,” but even during the pandemic, US companies have continued to lay off employees and send work…

By Sonya Dowsett, George ObulutsaMADRID/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Clothing recycling is fast fashion's pressure relief valve, breaking under COVID-19 curbs.The multi-billion dollar trade in second-hand clothing helps keep the global fashion…

Around 70 percent of Japanese companies looking to do business overseas are rethinking or have reviewed their business strategy in the face of global risks like the coronavirus pandemic, a recent survey found. With the…

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We all agree that we want to maximize the space in our closets.Now there's a Michigan apparel company that's doing just that—while staying eco-friendly.The best part is that it was started by two seniors from…

Written by Kylea Henseler on 09/30/2020 advertisement About three years after buying back control of Perry Ellis…

Chinese consumers, e-commerce sites and social media platforms are boycotting prominent international retailers including H&M, Nike and Uniqlo amid sanctions against the Chinese government, which are backed by the United States,…

Below a page titled "Sweatshop Free Stories" on American Apparel's website is a video profile of a young Honduran man, Heber Lopez, a garment worker at one of the factories in San Antonio, Honduras, responsible for making the retailer's…

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In June 2018, legendary American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced that it would start manufacturing some of its products abroad due to tariffs imposed by the EU in retaliation for President Donald Trump's trade policies.…

Story Highlights Clothing bearing Donald Trump's name is produced abroad in countries with very low wages Trump has rejected trade deals and criticized China CNN —…

AMERICANS CHOOSE TO BUY LESS THAN AMERICANS CHOOSE TO BUY: That's why companies are shifting production to lower-cost areas to stay competitive, according to denim designer Maurice Malone of Williamsburg Garment…

Century 21 is coming back and the rebirth will begin in Busan, South Korea, WWD has learned. Century 21 Department Stores went bankrupt last year, liquidating all of its stores. During the bankruptcy proceedings, the Gindi family, who…

More than 95% of clothing sold in the United States is imported from abroad - but recent data shows that "Made in USA" is trying to make a comeback.Manufacturing quickly shifted away from the US in the 1990s, when about half of the…

The March survey received a total of 3,221 responses, of which 706 are defined as luxury consumers who spent more than $2,500 on luxury goods in the last 12 months.Travel after the pandemicAccording to the World Tourism Organization, a…

Samantha Cameron has said her clothing business is being hampered by post-Brexit trade difficulties with European countries.In her first solo interview with the BBC, Cameron said her fashion brand Cefinn has been hit by "teething troubles"…

A tiny clothing brand from eastern Kentucky bowed last week for its strong commitment to international trade.Morehead-based New Frontier Outfitters received an Excellence in International Trade Award on December 12 from the Kentucky World…

To get the Vogue Business China Edit, Sign up here.Two Chinese designers - Zhou Rui and Shuting Qiu - are among 20 names nominated for the semi-finals of this year's LVMH Awards for Young Fashion Designers, arguably the most prestigious…

LOS ANGELES, United States — Demand for high-end apparel has collapsed since the coronavirus pandemic turned the economy upside down and halted most holiday travel. So Fred Segal is expanding?The famed West Hollywood boutique will open a…

There are special visas for foreigners wishing to set up a business in the UK. And while EU citizens used to be able to live and work in the UK without a visa, Brexit means they are now subject to the same rules as non-EU citizens.But it's…

It all started with a blog. Through interviews and submissions, Sienna quickly built a thriving online community of black expat women in Spain. She soon realized that in countries like the US and UK there was an entire market of women of…

Jimmy Carter had his peanut farm. The Bush family had their oil interests. But there really was no precedent for the shady and complex web of business interests donald trump brought to the White House four years ago. Not only did he…

"Trump's products were made in 12 other countries."- Man in Clinton's Campaign Ad "Shirts" Hillary Clinton's campaign includes at least two ads attacking Donald Trump for outsourcing the production of his goods. Given Trump's rhetoric…

Transparency and sustainability remain two of the biggest issues in the global fashion industry today. As many brands and retailers begin to pay more attention to the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains, adopting new…

The garment industry in Myanmar continues to struggle to operate effectively amid ongoing political unrest following the country's military…

PVH keeps it casual. The parent company of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands reported another $51.7 Millions in quarterly losses as of Wednesday night, but said it still sees opportunities in casual products, particularly…

There aren't many places in the United States where workers sit at sewing machines and make clothes by hand.Good Clothing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts is one of the few. The company can make anything from sweaters, shirts, jackets,…

Freshman year at O'Dea High School in Seattle. That's when UW soccer player Race Porter said he was really starting to struggle with depression."It felt like an everyday sadness," Porter said, "I would hide it and try to be my normal happy…

An SDSU graduate and staff member gave herself a shot and was selected to attend San Diego Fashion Week 2020. “I always felt…

A ZARA branch in New YorkScott Mlyn | CNBC Most shoppers have probably heard of Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Aldi or Lidl, all retailers who have ventured into the US after finding success abroad. Now the number of international retailers --…

Get to know the American manufacturer Recover Brands. Recover strives to produce the best possible, most environmentally friendly and socially responsible products. Founded by Bill Johnston and John Riddle, Recover…

The writer, author of Red Flags: Why Xi's China is in Jeopardy', is a research fellow at the China Center at the University of OxfordBusiness risks for foreign companies in China are increasing following the recent exchange of…

An international coalition of human rights and advocacy groups is working to urge popular fashion brands and clothing companies to pull out of northwest China's Xinjiang region, where millions of Uyghurs have been held in re-education…

President Donald Trump hosted his second White House event Monday to promote American-made products -- this time amid trade wars looming."We're here today to celebrate the greatest products in the world, products made with an American…

Lagos, Nigeria – The streets are empty, the only signs of life are birdsong and foremen working in the yards. It's early morning in the affluent Lekki area of ​​Lagos, and a makeup artist is rushing to get Sandra Tubobereni ready for a busy…

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Jennifer Hyman, Rent the Runway Scott Mlyn | CNBCRent the Runway announced on Wednesday that it is expanding into resale, a major development for the fashion rental platform.In addition to renting, customers will soon be able to buy used…

The H&M Group and the online second-hand clothing store Sellpy are becoming increasingly intertwined as the days go by. The fast fashion giant continues to invest in the Swedish resale platform, this time by providing the…

Entrepreneur E Leifer wants a stylish world in which gender no longer plays a role in how we dress or wear. After two decades in the fashion industry, Leifer co-founded Play Out Apparel, acted as chief design officer and shaped the future…

ERIE, Pa., June 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / - When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, Americans immediately looked for ways to reduce face-to-face contact. Meanwhile, companies were looking for options to keep their doors open as many…

As the pandemic raged through the first few months of 2020, U.S. black business ownership plummeted more than 40 percent, the biggest drop in any demographic, according to the House of Representatives Small Business Committee. Among the…

The clothing boutique sells wedding, first communion and christening dresses, but specializes in quinceanera dresses. Loya says her store is the only one in the Central Valley that carries designs from Perfect Dress, a clothing…

Three-time NBA scoring champion James Harden is known for his leadership and decision-making skills on the court. Now he has the chance to use these qualities off the pitch. The Guardian of the Brooklyn Nets has been named to the board of…

Price increases are getting harder and harder to ignore.Inflation has risen 5 percent since last year, the fastest pace in nearly 13 years. This affects almost all items on the market, including clothing and furniture."For example,…

A Portland clothing company that sells social justice t-shirts has opened its first brick and mortar store in downtown Portland.Mimi's Fresh Tees owner Kamelah Adams started making and selling t-shirts online in 2018 after she said a…

DENVER (CBS4) - Colorado is making its comeback, and Cherry Creek North is the newest area in the Denver metro to see positive changes. Jeannie McFarland Johnson, Director of Marketing and Communications for Cherry Creek North Business…

This story comes from the Sahan Journal, a non-profit news organization working with immigrant and colored communities in Minnesota. Timing wasn't on Dawit Assefa's side last year.…

While June 15 was the day California should return to "business as usual" according to California Governor Gavin Newsom, residents were all on the map as to their reaction to the "opening up". On Tuesday, California abandoned its system…