On Wednesday, October 23, a crucial conversation will unfold at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT regarding the supply chain landscape in Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on Singapore. Hosted by The Business of Fashion’s Robin Mellery-Pratt, the event will bring together key experts to evaluate new opportunities emerging from macroeconomic shifts across the region. In light […]
US BIS to Propose Rule for Securing Connected Vehicle Supply Chains
The United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is set to introduce a groundbreaking Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at fortifying the supply chains of connected vehicles against national security threats. This move, particularly focused on countering risks posed by foreign adversaries such as China and Russia, represents a significant step toward safeguarding both […]
US Port Strike Resolved: What It Means for the Retail Industry
The temporary resolution of the dockworkers’ strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports marks a pivotal moment for the retail industry, especially as the holiday season approaches. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) recently announced that dockworkers have agreed to suspend their strike until January 19, allowing cargo operations to resume while negotiations on a […]
How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion
As the dust settles on the first US port strike along the East Coast in nearly 50 years, the fashion industry appears to be holding its breath. This strike, declared by dock workers from the International Longshoreman Association at ports stretching from New York to the Gulf of Mexico, has left over 100,000 shipping containers […]
Ellison Faces Prison for Role in FTX Collapse
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to two years in prison due to her involvement in one of the largest financial scandals in US history—the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. This unprecedented case has drawn significant attention not only within the financial world but also in broader discussions surrounding corporate […]
China Probes Calvin Klein Owner for Alleged Xinjiang Boycott
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched an investigation into PVH Corp., the American parent company of well-known brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, for allegedly boycotting cotton sourced from the Xinjiang region. This region has increasingly come under scrutiny due to accusations of forced labor associated with the Uyghur population, leading to significant […]
