Crackdown on fake cotton helps revive Egypt crop
Farmers, spinners, and exporters say the weakness of the Egyptian pound following its flotation in November and a scandal over the alleged sale of falsely labelled Egyptian…
Read moreBurberry aims to curb plastic use by 2025
The British fashion giant has proclaimed its plans to “reduce, eliminate and transition away from problematic and unnecessary packaging across our own branded plastic packaging portfolio, with…
Read moreDubai plans e-commerce zone with investment of $545 million
Foreigners operating outside of free trade zones in Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates can usually only hold a maximum 49 percent stake, with UAE nationals…
Read moreFailed Amazon union effort renews call for updated U.S. labor laws
Democratic Representative Bobby Scott, who chairs the House Education and Labor Committee, urged the Senate to pass the PRO Act which passed the House last month to…
Read moreAnimals rights groups scent blood as fashion labels go fur-free
After decades of hard-hitting campaigning against fur, animal rights activists believe they scent victory.Last week Donna Karan and DKNY became the latest in a flood of luxury…
Read moreModi set to launch India’s biggest tax reform amid protests
The GST will replace about 20 federal and state taxes such as factory-gate duties, service and local taxes while unifying $2 trillion (1.54 trillion pounds) economy and…
Read moreMySize offers online apparel retailers digital sizing solution
The company has developed a version of its sizing solution that can be easily integrated into online stores and is now making it available for use on…
Read moreKering, Prada, Capri take action to promote ethical luxury
On Wednesday, Capri Holdings, the group that owns Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, announced the creation of the Capri Holdings Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in…
Read moreNew Look publishes sustainability report, awaits Science Based Targets approval
Since its previous update, New Look said it has submitted Science Based Targets (SBTs), “which are awaiting approval and are expected to be confirmed in November”. These include…
Read moreRussian retail sales jump in March on panic buying before lockdown, rouble plunge
Economic data on the state of Russia’s economic health is in focus after the central bank last week predicted an up to 6% contraction in gross domestic…
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