Few people figure in the story of Silicon Valley as prominently as Steve Jobs. After co-founding Apple in 1976, Jobs was famously fired from the...

After declines in five consecutive quarters, total taxable sales in the state expanded 12.1% in the second quarter of 2021 compared with 2020, largely due...

The objective of the summit will be to promote Bangladesh as an attractive trading and FDI destination to global businessesA week-long “Bangladesh Trade & Investment...

Fashion rental platform Rent the Runway has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and revealed a drop in revenue.The New York-based business announced Monday...

European e-commerce platform Zalando has announced plans to introduce new business models and initiatives as part of the retailer’s goal to increase the company’s circularity...

Windows 11 is on its way to your PC... eventually. Microsoft's new operating system will release on eligible devices starting Oct. 5 and the upgrade...

The province has confirmed that the $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program, previously announced in the spring budget, will launch in mid-October.The goal of the...

Walmart on Friday (Oct. 1) announced that it's launching the Free Assembly Kids collection, a little more than a year after rolling out the affordable...

The fashion industry is an international business. But not all fashion-related companies are global. Yet cross-border e-commerce offers great potential. Namely, to increase sales and...

Cynergy Bank has launched an Asset Based Lending offering for SME businesses that want to scale up and grow following the pandemic, alongside the appointment...

The US is considering enforcing bank-like regulations on cryptocurrency companies issuing so-called stablecoins that are less subject to valuation swings, a report has said.President Joe...

Etihad is boosting the number of flights between Abu Dhabi and destinations in Africa before the end of the year.The national airline of the UAE...

Charity food banks in Britain are "preparing for the worst" as the government starts winding up emergency aid measures put in place to cushion the...

Fall has arrived, which means it’s time to update our wardrobe for the season.Whether you’re seeking out a new handbag or wallet, popular designer Coach...

Fashion marketplace app Depop has announced it will be launching a programme dedicated to assisting charity shops in the building of their online businesses through...

Regulators need to enact global standards to keep the risks associated with cryptocurrencies in check, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.In its latest Global...

Online-based domestic tourism start-up Go Zayaan has recently received an investment of $26 lakh, approximately Tk22 crore.The investment is led by Wavemaker Partners, one of...

Walmart WMT -1.7% Inc. continues to double down on fashion. The world’s largest retailer for years doled out basics while competitor Target TGT -0.2% built...

In a campaign entitled Food is Love - There’s Always a Seat at the Table, Michael Kors unveiled Watch Hunger Stop 2021 featuring a selection...

While the pandemic was a challenging time for any UK lender specialising in home finance, Gatehouse Bank is a UK financial institution with a difference.Not...

Samsung is removing support pages for the Galaxy S21 FE, according to recent rumors. Here's everything we've heard about the phone's possible release date, price...

Ready to add new clothes and accessories to your growing collection at home? If so, Finish Line has you covered with a sale of up...

Warby Parker, the direct-to-consumer eyewear company, was valued at 6.8 billion dollars on the first day of public trading on the New York Stock Exchange...

Fashion companies are looking for more employees now, than ever before. The number of jobs posted on FashionUnited’s platforms have gone up by 35% compared...

Quiz Group revenue decreased 66 percent to 39.7 million pounds for the full year to March 31, 2021. The company said in a statement that...

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At $399 (£389, AU$679), the budget-minded iPhone SE is the cheapest Apple smartphone you can buy. We praised the 2020 model for its affordable price...

Norway on Monday moved into the highest-risk category on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list of travel advisories for destinations around the...

It’s important to plan for retirement. Whether that day ever comes for Tom Brady remains to be seen, but he’s starting to lay the groundwork...

Next brand full price sales in the first half were up 8.8 percent versus 2019. For the rest of the year, the company is forecasting...

European shoe retailer Deichmann helped to raise over 185,000 pounds for UK children’s charity Barnardo’s, as part of its summer-long campaign Best Foot Forward. Deichmann...

Designer Sir Jony Ive is to help Ferrari make its first electric car.It is his second major project since he resigned as Apple's chief design...

The once-obscure world of automotive microchips will never be the same again.It has been a difficult month for the car industry. Manufacturers such as Toyota...

An Ohio-based industrial machinery and equipment firm has snapped up a big block of distribution space in South Fort Worth.HGR Industrial Surplus, a Cleveland-area firm...

Online fashion retailer Boohoo said on Monday it intended to sign a new agreement with its garment workers in Bangladesh that makes retailers liable for...

Consumers today are shopping online more than ever before. The outbreak of the global pandemic only sped up the shift to e-commerce, as buying everything...

Asos is to create 184 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next three years through a new tech hub in Belfast that it has invested...

The European Union set itself on a collision course with tech giant Apple on Thursday after saying it intends to impose a single, universal charger...

Iceland is holding an election with the pandemic largely behind it but its voters faced with a reality check. The travel restrictions with Covid-19 have...

Kmart has just announced a new range of rattan furniture coming soon, prompting a wave of excitement from fans of the store.However, some people who...

Clothing that’s “Made in America” accounts for 3% of all apparel sold in the United States. That’s not nothing in a $1.5 trillion global fashion...

Bangladesh has a terrific opportunity to remain a force in global trade as the garment industry is on the rise with high global demand for...

Strolling in the September sun, eating ice-creams and sitting on the golden sand, visitors to Great Yarmouth’s “Golden Mile” promenade basked in a late burst...

The ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips will hit carmakers harder than experts had initially forecast in May as COVID-19 continues to disrupt chip production.A...

A Chinese fashion label has pulled a children's clothing line and apologised after consumer complaints surfaced about prints that contained references to racial violence and...

Apple launched its much anticipated iPhone 13 lineup last week, with the new devices featuring upgrades to cameras, displays, and battery capacity. So what does...

A Texas A&M University and University of Oklahoma team of researchers will establish an efficient plastic waste biodegradation strategy thanks to a $2 million grant...

In The Style has reported soaring sales but warned it expects its profits to take a hit from the supply chain issues plaguing the UK.The...

Revenues for Nike, Inc. increased 16 percent to 12.2 billion dollars compared to the prior year, up 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis.“Nike’s strong results...

Global record high natural gas prices are pushing some energy-intensive companies to curtail production in a trend that is adding to disruptions to global supply...

Bentley Wederski is using his childhood trauma as fuel to ignite cultural change. Wederski faced constant bullying for dressing in neon colors when he was...

For some people, the subject of hunger conjures up tragic images of starving people with swollen bellies in blighted, desolate parts of the world.In this...

Multi-brand platform Saadia Group has agreed to buy assets of its first luxury fashion label, Aquatalia.The acquisition, which is expected to close in the next...

Dog-owners know all too well the guilt involved with checking your fur baby into a kennel to head off on a staycation.Thankfully, several hotels across...

The Galaxy S22 could offer a couple new colors. Here's all the rumor we've heard about the Galaxy S22, and how it compares to the...

The International, European and Brazilian associations IAF, EURATEX and ABIT are collaborating on the content of their annual, international conferences in the fall of 2021.The...

For the fourth quarter, net sales at RNB Retail and Brands increased to 85 million Swedish krona, while Brothers’ sales for comparable units in Sweden...

The International Telecommunication Union, a UN-backed internet and telecoms agency, has launched a new programme to bridge the digital divide in poor countries by 2030.The...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Bangladesh to boost competitiveness, employment, green growth and social protection.The CPS,...

Europe’s leading digital-driven omni-channel optician, Mister Spex SE reported revenue growth of 25 percent to 101 million euros for the first half period. The company...

There is no doubt that multinational corporations and conglomerates specializing in luxury and fashion are some of the industry’s most successful businesses. Think LVMH, Kering,...

Four in five UK retailers could close stores if no business rates reform is agreed by the government at its upcoming and long-awaited review, according...

Over the last several months, the Narendra Modi government has announced production-linked incentive scheme across various sectors. The key aim has been to attract more...

Direct-to-consumer site Sabai, which makes sofas from recycled, up-cycled and natural materials, is debuting its first chair this week on Sept. 22.Company co-founder Phantila Phataraprasit...

Apple's new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro phones -- now available to preorder -- have lots of new features that are welcome upgrades over earlier...

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs are facing tremendous constraint of capital, which pose a big challenge for flourishing their venturesNearly 300 emerging women entrepreneurs from the small...

Electronics makers grappling with an unprecedented global chip crunch are increasingly turning to unconventional supply channels to meet their needs -- and many are getting...

Apple on Tuesday announced the iPhone 13 lineup, which includes the $699 (£679, AU$1,849) iPhone 13 Mini, $799 iPhone 13, $999 iPhone 13 Pro and...

The UK government announced Friday it is simplifying its controversial traffic light travel rules and removing mandatory Covid tests for vaccinated travelers returning to England...

A monogrammed Louis Vuitton Pochette bag sells for 560 dollars. In another listing a Cartier Tank watch in steel is on sale for 2,700 dollars....

ES Magazine, the Evening Standard’s weekly lifestyle and culture magazine, has unveiled it’s first non-fungible token artwork. The moving, digital magazine cover stars LGBTQ+ poet...

Sweden's Stillfront Group has acquired mobile gaming studio Jawaker, which counts media hub twofour54 Abu Dhabi among its owners, for Dh753 million ($205m).The transaction marks...

Superdry has managed to significantly narrow its full-year losses as its revenue began to recover despite subdued high street footfall.In the year to April 24,...

A year into the company’s five-year ‘Partnership Plan’ to return the business to sustainable profit of 400 million pounds a year, John Lewis Partnership reported...

It has not been a good year for global luxury. The total value of the world’s top 50 most valuable luxury and premium brands plummeted...

After nearly a year of rumors and leaks, the iPhone 13 is official. During a virtual event on Tuesday, Apple announced the follow-up to last...

Businesses at Malaysia’s prime holiday destination are gearing up to welcome the return of tourists this week, as the country takes an early step towards...

At a mere two years old, Ankorstore is taking Europe by storm. Established by four French industry veterans, Ankorstore is an online B2B platform that...

Net sales at H&M in local currencies increased by 14 percent in the third quarter of 2021, while converted to SEK, net sales increased by...

To enhance the privacy of personal chats, images and videos, WhatsApp said it will allow users to encrypt the content backup on services such as...

This fall, Sherrill Furniture Brands is presenting its multiple product lines in one showroom, bringing together fabric, leather, motion and occasional in settings throughout the...

Apple's co-creator Steve Wozniak has launched a new space start-up called Privateer Space, bringing potential competition to a field dominated by billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff...

Total revenue for JD Sports Fashion plc for the first half increased to 3,885.8 million pounds with a number of recently acquired businesses included in...

London-based luxury sneaker retailer Kick Game has secured 3.5 million pounds of fresh funding from growth capital firm VGC Partners as it eyes revenue of...

It is hard to believe that a country with a population of almost 1.4 billion people could be ignored but when it comes to sizing,...

When in May publishing giant Hearst sold the US edition of Marie Claire magazine to Future Media, the UK publisher of the magazine, it didn’t...

China has vowed to consolidate the country’s electric vehicle industry after a decade-long nurturing of the sector led to the emergence of too many players,...

Connecticut tourism officials plan to spend more money than usual promoting the state’s fall foliage in an attempt to help the industry rebound from the...

My wife is an interior design junkie. If you follow her feed on Instagram, you would see that she posts inspiring images on her Stories...

Safilo and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni have announced a new multi-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of the first Chiara Ferragni branded...

Revenue deficit defaulting bank loans and worsening poverty situation due to COVID-19 are causing some problems in the country’s economy.According to a budgetary document, revenue...

Local apparel makers have sought fair prices from their US buyers and urged the US government to cut tariffs on garment items sourced from Bangladesh.Faruque...

Valentino expects turnover to soon return to its 2019 ‘record-breaking year’ level, CEO Jacopo Venturini said this week. Q2 revenues were up 64 percent over...

Last year, Apple tapped 5G wireless as one of the key new things about its iPhone 12, promising faster downloads and more reliability. With this...

The fusion age is upon us.This week, a major breakthrough was achieved in a key technology for commercial fusion power, and very likely sets up...

US fashion group Vince Holding Corp has more than doubled sales in the second quarter of the year as its losses narrowed.In the three months...

Got drafts? Even small gaps and cracks in walls, floors and door and window frames can make extreme heat or cold an outsized threat to...

Google on Wednesday ramped up cloud collaboration tools for businesses, expecting "hybrid" work routines to remain even after the pandemic has ended.The internet titan competes...

Apple — one of the world’s most valuable public companies — is set to host its second major product launch event of the year on...

With a few months remaining on a tourism marketing contract with Travel Superior, Mayor Jim Paine wants to start fresh with a proposal that is...

From Hollywood to London, institutional investors are focusing on both the operation and the real estate of film studios.Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile Capital...

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Fashion District have named Biophilica as the winner of the 2021 Manufacturing Futures prize for its innovative...

Sewage treatment chemicals have been added to the growing list of products in short supply because of the UK’s chronic lorry driver shortage, it has...

Time is always of the essence, especially for an industry such as fashion. Designed around a traditional seasonal model, the time brands and retailers spend...

Apple's iPhone 13 is on its way with an online-only event set for Sept. 14. The new iPhone is expected to debut with a collection...

Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, according to...

Jigsaw could be taken upmarket after reportedly receiving a 27 million pound takeover offer.The British fashion retailer, which is majority owned by Carphone Warehouse co-founder...

Swiss sporting shoe and clothing retailer On Holding AG is aiming to surpass a 6 billion dollar IPO.The Zurich-based company, which began producing trainers for...

Don't get too excited, but we may have a guess for the iPhone 13 release date. After sorting through all the clues and rumors, we...

Travellers visiting Saudi Arabia can experience Al Ula from a new vantage point, with a helicopter tour over the ancient region.Twice-daily flights are flying visitors...

The UK government is being urged to help to recover the country's status as a world leading financial centre, and experts said ministers must find...

Shares of Faze Three were locked in the upper circuit for the second straight day on Monday, up 20 per cent at Rs 272.55 on...

Group revenue at Ted Baker plc grew by 50 percent for the second quarter, while the company’s reported retail sales increased 30 percent vs Q2...

Unilever’s Dove and The Body Shop have joined forces with leading animal protection groups to call on the UK and EU to save cruelty-free cosmetics...

Facebook has apologized for putting a “primates" label on a video of Black men, according to a report in the New York Times.The newspaper said...

Conrad Tokyo is now able to cater to the requirements of dog lovers who wish to travel with their pets, with the launch of its...

F2F Sourcing Show 2021, the virtual trade event for apparel, yarn, fabric and allied sectors, has begun today with participation of 200+ exhibitors showcasing their...

As the fashion season kicks into high gear, big-name designers are aiming to make loose and stretchy clothing look — well, downright fashionable.And they’d be...

The SME Foundation will disburse 30 per cent of the Tk 200-crore incentive package to the small and medium entrepreneurs run by women to recoup...

Bangladesh and Hungary have discussed ways to increase trade between the two countries apart from exploring cooperation in the health sector.Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen...

China's Xiaomi has overtaken iPhone maker Apple to become the world's second-biggest smartphone manufacturer, according to a new report.The company, which is based in Beijing,...

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is lifting a coronavirus ban on travellers from 10 countries including India, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, the presidential spokesman...

When it came time for Ainhoa Álava to take over her family’s cattle business in Spain, she decided to go in a greener direction. In...

This week on The Local Take(Saturdays 8am), we're speaking with Tanjuria Willis, the CEO of eKlozet and founder of the first Sustainable Fashion Week -...

As it has with so many across the country, the pandemic took its toll on Jennifer James and Cheryl Thaggard.The longtime friends both worked for...

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. Labor Day has arrived, and hundreds of retailers are celebrating with sales and deals on products across...

The garment industry relies on a complex web of contractors and manufacturers to deliver apparel to fashion brands. It’s a setup that lowers costs, but...

The global adoption of fifth-generation wireless network connectivity, or 5G, has yet to catch on at scale, with only 26 per cent of consumers owning...

Etihad Airways is preparing for a boost in travel demand to and from Abu Dhabi following the government’s announcement to remove the quarantine requirement for...

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has earmarked $25 million to tackle some of plastic recycling’s biggest problems. The agency has selected 10 research projects...

Oxford Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 increased to 329 million dollars compared to 192 million dollars and...

Kering, together with Conservation International, has announced the first seven grantees for its Regenerative Fund for Nature programme.Launching back in January 2021, the fund was...

An ever-swelling amount of space debris is threatening satellites that hover around Earth, making insurers leery of offering coverage to the devices that transmit texts,...

Anew Five Hotel is set to open in the UAE.Five Beach, which was formerly under construction as the Corinthia in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence, has...

For the second quarter, Lands’ End, Inc. net revenue was 384.1 million dollars, an increase of 23.1 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2020...

Apple announced on Wednesday it will loosen some of its App Store policies, allowing media apps to steer customers directly to their websites without paying...

Bahrain is to get a new luxury eco-resort and adventure destination.Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island, in partnership with Accor and Bahrain property investment company Edamah, will...

British clothing and sleepwear label Yolke are stepping away from wholesale and switching to a direct-to-consumer model via its own e-commerce from September, as a...

Tesla is closer to making its official debut in India after it received approval to make or import four models in the South Asian nation.The...

Season 15 of Destiny 2 is finally upon us and despite some of my skepticism after it went live last week, I haven’t been able...

This fall, Sarried Ltd. is combining its largest product introduction in a decade with a commitment to immediate shipment of the new goods that the...

Caleres net sales for the second quarter were 675.5 million dollars, up 34.7 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2020.The company reported a 35.8...

Sustainability is everyone's concern, and everyone seems to be looking for ways to balance environmental protection, social equity and economic viability.Recent research showed that 62%...

The fashion industry is characterized by always looking ahead to the future, predicting trends and anticipating the needs and desires of consumers. And while the...

There are at least two emergency features that will rely on satellite networks, and while satellite technology has been in the works for years, these...

The 10 rafts are secured to the banks of the Green River. The tents are up. The sun is setting over the sandstone canyon walls....

If you no longer need your Billy bookcase or Mörbylånga table, Ikea might buy it from you. The company is launching a new buyback service...

Lingerie brand EBY co-founded by actress Sofía Vergara and entrepreneur Renata M. Black has secured 6 million US dollars in Series A funding.The New York-based...

With a lower price, 120Hz refresh-rate screen, an "aluminum armor" body and an improved cover screen, Samsung's new smartphone could be the most "normal" foldable...

Travel restrictions on inbound travelers from 10 countries, including Bangladesh, have been extended till August 15 amid threat of the feared Covid-19 Delta variant, Malacañang...