US de minimis Loophole Closure Sends Ripples Through Global E-Commerce
The United States has officially ended its 86-year-old de minimis exemption, which previously allowed imports valued at $800 or less to enter the country duty-free. This policy shift, enacted by…
Innovation Summit Spurs Breakthroughs at New Balance’s Boston Campus
The innovation summit held by New Balance in Boston at the close of August has yielded concrete developments from the brand’s state-of-the-art Sports Research Lab, marking a significant step forward…
C&A Launches CIRCULOSE® Capsule Collection
C&A has launched its new CIRCULOSE® Capsule Collection, reinforcing its commitment to circular fashion. The collection combines contemporary denim and refined knitwear, each made with CIRCULOSE® recycled material. Produced in…
German sustainable fashion label Armedangels to join ZDHC as signatory friend
Cologne-based sustainable fashion brand Armedangels has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative as a signatory friend, reinforcing its commitment to eliminating harmful chemical use across its supply…
Staff Cut at Nike Reflects CEO Hill’s Push to Revive Growth Amid Market Pressures
Staff cut at Nike signals the next chapter in CEO Elliott Hill’s ambitious turnaround plan. The athletic apparel leader confirmed that fewer than one-percent of its corporate roles will be…
Empowering Mid-Level Managers for Organizational Growth
Key Data Highlights 85% of Fortune 500 companies use 360-degree feedback for leadership development. The manager-to-employee ratio has widened from 1:5 in 2017 to 1:15 in 2023, limiting coaching capacity.…
Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Sets New Benchmarks in Automation and Sustainable Innovation
The 13th Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, drawing a record footfall of 15,790 attendees from 436 cities across India and 31…
Sweden’s Rebl Industries signs robotics deals with H&M and IKEA
Swedish robotics company Rebl Industries has signed framework agreements with global fashion and home retail giants H&M and IKEA to roll out its next-generation robots-as-a-service (RaaS) in warehouses worldwide. The…
Unifi hopes tariff clarity will revive orders after Q4 sales fall
U.S. recycled polyester supplier Unifi Inc (UFI.N) reported a 12% fall in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, as customers delayed orders amid uncertainty over tariffs. Chief Executive Eddie Ingle said the…
Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou 2025 Delivers Strong International Impact
The international footwear and leather industry has signaled renewed strength in 2025, with organizers reporting robust participation and visitor turnout at two major trade shows in Asia – the 33rd…