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DTLA 2040 Plan Passes — With Caveats
The plan passed with modifications that would protect garment manufacturing in downtown L.A.
Bernard Arnault Meets With China’s Minister of Commerce in Paris
During the meeting, it was revealed that the world's largest luxury group will participate in the sixth China…
European Commission Targets Fashion Companies in Antitrust Investigations
The commission launched unannounced inspections of companies including Gucci for collusion and "secret…
China GDP Grew 4.5 Percent in the First Quarter, Retail Sales Up 5.8 Percent
In March, growth continued to gain momentum, as retail sales rose 10.6 percent.
Luxury, Beauty Brands Flock to Hainan as Tourist Boom Continues
With boosting consumption as the most important theme for this year's Hainan Expo, brands arrived in the…
Change in Lunch Breaks at 2 Southern California Ports Creating Cargo Delays
Dockworkers have decided to not stagger their meal breaks, shutting down terminals for an hour at lunch and…
Southern California Ports See Worst Cargo Container Traffic Since the Beginning of the Pandemic
Weak consumer demand and full warehouses mean fewer companies are shipping merchandise across the Pacific…
Italian Government Launches U.S. Roadshow to Introduce Smaller Fashion Brands to the Market
Los Angeles was the first stop on a four-city tour where small and medium-sized businesses designed and…
China Sets 5% GDP Growth Target for 2023
Growth in 2023 will be largely driven by consumption and the creation of 12 million new urban jobs.
Walpole to Fly British Flag, Promote Business in U.S. Ahead of Coronation
Some 25 brands including Fortnum & Mason, The Bicester Collection and Neal's Yard Remedies are crossing the…
AAFA Teams Up With International Apparel Federation to Tackle Supply Chain Issues
The deal is meant to help the groups tackle supply chain issues.
International Buyers Return to Micam in Full Force as Optimistic Mood Prevails
Buyers and vendors appreciated the event's four-day format to do business — and engaged in Micam's…
New York State Awards Garment District $4.5 Million to Revitalize the Area
Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement during New York Fashion Week.
Italian Trade Agency Plans U.S. Fashion Road Show
Called Inspr Italia Innovations in Style, it will kick off in Los Angeles in March and travel to Miami…
François-Henri Pinault’s Surprise China Trip Boosts Ties With Local Government, Retailers
The whirlwind trip is taking the Kering head to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Nanjing, where he has been…