Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on …
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Bread Beauty Supply Acquired by Cost of Doing Business, the Holding Company Led by Topicals Founder
Australian premium hair care brand Bread Beauty Supply has been acquired by Cost of Doing Business, a holding company founded by Olamide Olowe and Sochi …
Adidas, Puma Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Shock Shoe Supply Chains
Adidas AG and Puma SE plunged amid a shock to their supply chains after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on crucial shoe and apparel …
Trump’s Tariffs Rock Fashion’s Supply Chain
The global fashion industry was left stunned on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the highest and most comprehensive tariffs in nearly a century, with …
Why Can’t Fashion Eliminate Labour Exploitation From Its Supply Chains?
In the summer of 2015, Patagonia made an unusual announcement: the crunchy outerwear brand, known for its commitment to ethical and environmentally responsible production, had …
In Singapore, Optimising Asian Supply Chains for Growth
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BoF Live | Unlocking Supply Chain Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets
Wednesday, October 23 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT As macro-economics shift in Asia, BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt discusses the opportunity to reconsider supply routes and …
At Rhode’s First-Ever Pop-Up, Demand Exceeds Supply
They’re calling it a “heat dome” — the atmospheric system currently convection-cooking more than half of the contiguous US — but on the first Monday …
Why Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy, Zepbound Are in Short Supply
Patients can’t get enough of the weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound. Literally. Demand for the drugs has proven insatiable. Shortages have left patients already on …
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating in the bloc to check if their supply chains …
Shein to Market Supply Chain Infrastructure to Global Brands, WSJ Reports
China-founded fast fashion company Shein will make its supply-chain infrastructure and technology available to global brands, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a …
EU Backs Supply Chain Audit Law After Italy Switches Sides
European Union governments backed a proposed law requiring large companies in the bloc to check if their supply chains use forced labour or cause environmental …
Investors Push Zara Owner Inditex to Publish Full Supply Chain
Investors want Zara owner Inditex to follow rivals H&M and Primark in making its full list of suppliers public so they can better assess any …
EU States Block Supply Chain Due Diligence Law
A European Union law designed to clean up corporate supply chains has been derailed by some of the bloc’s biggest member states, forcing negotiators back …
EU Stalls Supply Chain Law After German, Italian Objections
European Union countries on Friday postponed a decision on a proposed law requiring large companies to determine if their supply chains use forced labour or …
Worldview: Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Fashion’s Supply Chains
Red Sea attacks disrupt fashion’s supply chains through the Suez Canal. Fashion and textile companies using the crucial Asia-Europe shipping lane have reported delays …
The Year Ahead: Mapping the Next Wave of Supply Chain Pressures
Far from resolving in 2024, the fashion industry’s supply-chain volatility of the past few years is set to continue. Upstream apparel suppliers and manufacturers have …
Will AI Finally Bring Visibility to Fashion’s Supply Chain?
Fashion’s days of operating with little to no government scrutiny are over. Now, the industry has to figure out how to comply with all the …
US Turns to AI to Track Forced Labour in Brands’ Supply Chains
The US customs agency responsible for enforcing the country’s tough ban on goods that could be linked to forced labour in China is turning to …
Shein Seeks to Expand Supply Chain Beyond China
Fast fashion giant Shein will strengthen its presence in Europe and Mexico, including selling more locally made products, in a bid to diversify its China-centric …