Archive / Lead News - 2021
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China targets US IPOs, algorithms, cloud in latest tech takedownChina has launched a multi-pronged attack on its tech companies, threatening to curb their ability to list in the United States, seeking to tighten up...Major High Street Players Are Committing To Protect Garment Workers In A Vital New AgreementH&M and Zara are among the major high street players who are committing to protect garment workers in Bangladesh as part of a new legally-binding...Wolverine Worldwide sells 550 million dollars in bonds to refinance debtWolverine Worldwide has announced the sale of 550 million dollars of 4 percent Senior Notes due in 2029 as it looks to increase the liquidity...Gap acquires Drapr to offer virtual try on optionGap has acquired Drapr, an ecommerce startup and online application based on technology that enables customers to create 3D avatars and virtually try on clothing....Puma is releasing official 'Animal Crossing' sneakers and clothingNintendo's colorful, character-filled island life sim Animal Crossing: New Horizons lends itself to merchandise collabs. On the heels of its Uniqlo and Monopoly crossovers, the...Take a deep breath, please! How textile companies can reduce their CO2 emissions and those of their suppliersThe environmental and social challenges facing the textile industry these days are enormous. Legislation is putting a lot of pressure on the industry: the Supply...Apple to repair iPhone 12 models with faulty audio functionsApple said a “very small percentage” of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices have an audio problem and pledged to repair the products.The phones...ADB approves $1.78 billion to improve regional trade route in BangladeshAsian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $1.78 billion multitranche financing facility (MFF) to improve mobility, road safety, and regional trade along Dhaka-Sylhet trade corridor...Nike partners with Newlight Technologies to explore use of AirCarbonMaterial innovator Newlight Technologies has announced it will partner with Nike to look into the use of the biomaterial AirCarbon for the sports brands products.As...Apple Plans to Develop Program to Improve Supply Chain SecurityApple CEO Tim Cook this morning attended a cybersecurity meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and executives from other tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and...Mytheresa pledges to go fur-free from spring/summer 2022Luxury German fashion retailer Mytheresa has pledged to go fur-free from spring/summer 2022 and will begin phasing out the existing inventory of previous seasons by...Guess Q2 earnings jump, aims for 2.8 billion dollars revenue target by FY24For the second quarter of fiscal 2022, Guess Inc. recorded GAAP net earnings of 61.1 million dollars, a 141.1 percent increase from 25.3 million dollars...Apple Reportedly Increasing iPhone 13 Prices to Compensate for Increased Chip Production CostApple is reportedly planning to increase the price of the upcoming iPhone 13 series as a way to compensate for the increased costs of chip...Words alone won't help auto industry; concrete actions needed: RC BhargavaMaruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava on Wednesday said that while a lot of statements were made by government officials supporting the automobile industry, but...Fabletics steps into loungewearUS activewear brand Fabletics has introduced a new loungewear category.The new category will debut with the launch of a 17-piece collection on September 1, which...Onancock main street receives $10K grant from va. tourismOnancock Main Street has received $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities...Mattress vendors showcase wide range of new productWhile the summer Las Vegas Market tends to trail behind the traditional winter edition in regard to bedding introductions and brisk business, this week’s event...H&M opens applications for Global Change Award 2022The H&M Foundation has announced that its Global Change Award is returning for 2022, after being paused by the pandemic, and is calling on early-stage...Chinese recovery slows down: Retail sales disappointment hits global marketsWhile still on the uptrend, China’s economy’s recovery slowed down in July. National retail sales in China grew 8.5 percent compared to a year ago,...Power Electronics Products of the Week (8/15 - 8/21)In this roundup, we go through some of the latest power electronics products on the market, ranging from power sources and EMC filters to inverters...UK business activity slows on supply crunch: surveyBritain's private sector business activity slowed sharply in August due to ongoing staff and supply shortages, a survey showed Monday.The composite purchasing managers' index (PMI)...Finding a job at your favourite fashion retailerIf you’re fascinated by fashion, working at a fashion retailer might be a great idea to get into the industry. If you manage to land...Piaggio to strengthen India presence; to launch mid-sized bike under Aprilia brandThe Indian arm of Italian auto maker Piaggio Group will first consolidate its position here before making any major investments in the next few years,...Tired of waiting for the Pixel 6? Google's Pixel 3, 4, 5 or 5A could be a good choice for youRecently, I faced a dilemma: My Google Pixel 3 XL was on its last legs. Its battery was a pale shadow of its former self....Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 could be a peek at the future of Android smartwatchesSamsung's Galaxy Watch 4 was unveiled last week at Samsung's August Unpacked event. As the first smartwatch with Google's newest version of Wear OS, the...Ventile reports “unprecedented” growth in sales of Eco rangeSustainable textile manufacturer Ventile, known for its performance textiles worn by explorers such as Ranulph Finnes and Sir Edmund Hillary, has reported exponential growth in...Asos eyes fifth warehouse to slash delivery timesAsos is reportedly on the search for a new warehouse in continental Europe to help ramp up its delivery speeds in key markets.The British fashion...Chinese regulators meet with developer Evergrande as scrutiny on real estate growsChinese authorities called for indebted property giant Evergrande to resolve its debt risks during a rare meeting with executives Thursday.Shares of Hong Kong-listed China Evergrande...Global chip shortage hits Pakistan's automobile industryA global shortage of semiconductor chips has affected consumers of cars and households in Pakistan, according to industry players.According to them, the lack of availability...Saudi Arabia looking to sign FTA with BangladeshThe bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia stood at $1,019 million in 2019Saudi Arabia is looking at signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with...Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn secure accounts of Afghan usersFacebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have moved to secure the accounts of Afghan citizens to protect them against being targeted amid the Taliban's swift takeover of...Cryptocurrency exchanges experience tenfold increase in phishing attacks in H1Cryptocurrency exchanges experienced a tenfold increase in phishing attacks in the first half of the year compared to the prior year period, a new report...Hybrid working model introduced for Primark office employeesMulti-chain retailer Primark has revealed its new hybrid working model as its office-based employees begin to return to in-person work.From September, its global headquarters in...Rep. Sherrill visits Parsippany company to talk up solar roofsRep. Mikie Sherrill, D-Montclair, picked the perfect location on Tuesday to talk up the benefits of integrated solar roofs: the front steps of roofing-industry giant...Okhtein receives investment from Mayhoola CEOOkhtein, an Egyptian accessories brand, has received an investment from Bidayat, a subsidiary of Alsara Investment Group, a company founded by Valentino board chairman and...New Research Shows 90% of Chinese Consumers Surveyed Prefer Leather Alternatives Over Animal LeatherWith nearly 20 percent of the world’s population and a fashion industry revenue expected to be 383 billion USD in 2021, or 44 percent of...Japan worries it could be left behind as U.S. pours billions into chip industry to fend off ChinaJapan is worried that U.S. plans to pour billions of dollars into chip manufacturing to fend off China could finish off what’s left of a...Bath & Body Works net sales improve 14 percent against Q22019Bath & Body Works, Inc. formerly known as L Brands, Inc. reported net sales of 3.318 billion dollars for the second quarter compared to 2.319...CFDA and Ugg partner to launch Materials Hub platformThe Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with global lifestyle brand Ugg to launch a new platform aimed to enhance the sustainable...Council Approves Outsourcing Duluth’s $1.8M Tourism Marketing ContractThe city council made a historic vote Monday evening to approve a new $1.8 million tourism marketing contract to a firm in Minneapolis – Bellmont...Astbury Collections acquires Simply HikeAstbury Collections, owners of welly boot brand Evercreatures and coat brand Rainmac, has acquired Simply Hike, a leader in gear for outdoor adventurers, walkers, hikers,...Malware attacks in Middle East jump 17% to 161 million in first half of 2021Malware attacks in the Middle East increased almost 17 per cent on an annual basis to 161 million in the first half of this year...Jobs and skills for people with disability in BangladeshLiving life with a disability is more than difficult in Bangladesh and many other Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) compared to the relatively affluent countries...A Seattle-based tech company launches e-commerce search and trend analysisLeveraging insight from over 300 billion e-commerce searches, Stackline, a Seattle-based technology company, aims to provide unparalleled visibility into the consumer-driven U.S. economy.By day, Stackline...iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: All the rumored differences between Apple's flagshipsApple's new iPhone is expected to make its debut in September and, although the iPhone 13 could have a few new features and an upgraded...ARA Dunedin to acquire InfraRed European Real EstateARA Dunedin is expanding its footprint in the European real estate market with the acquisition of an investment management business from InfraRed Capital Partners.ARA Dunedin...Air bubble flights with India might start next weekBangladesh has recently given a proposal to India regarding launching air bubble flights with the country.But, the country has not communicated its decision yet, an...City Furniture marks half a century in businessTop 100 retailer City Furniture is celebrating its golden anniversary. The retailer, which began its existence as Waterbed City, has undergone many changes since its...Bangladeshi entities alerted about risks of Iran trade loansBangladesh's central bank has stressed exercising caution about receiving loan from Iranian companies to avert possible external restrictions, especially US sanctions or fines stemming from...Restoque posts Q2 sales and EBITDA growthIn an update about the second quarter trading, Restoque said, the company’s digital channel continued to grow at triple digits, reaching 44 million Brazilian real...Asics reports strong Q2 sales growth driven by running categoryAsics has reported a 42.6 percent increase in revenue to 209,478 million Japanese yen in the three months to June 30, driven by strong sales...Fashion giant H&M to launch resell platform in Canada next monthSwedish retail giant H&M is launching its own second-hand fashion platform in Canada next month as it continues to expand its presence in the red-hot...Bangladesh's RMG export to Chile, China, Brazil falls sharplyReadymade garment (RMG) exports to three non-traditional markets of Chile, China, and Brazil declined sharply during the last two fiscal years (FYs) amid the Covid-19...Japan's 2nd-qtr GDP grows 1.3%, consumption remains sluggishJapan's economy in the April-June period grew a real 0.3 percent from the previous quarter, or an annualized 1.3 percent, as robust exports were overshadowed...New Balance sues Michael Kors for similar 'N' mark on its shoesNew Balance has filed a trademark lawsuit against Michael Kors for infringing its ‘N’ mark.The sportswear giant has used the letter N in its branding...Five Keys To Growth For New Real Estate AgentsSo you recently received your license, you've been in real estate for about six to 12 months and you have a few sales under your...Electronics recycling event at St. Florence Parish in WakefieldSt. Florence Parish of Wakefield, 47 Butler Ave., is hosting an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturday August 14.The event will...New statewide organization spurs clean energy developmentA new statewide organization formed to promote clean energy in Nebraska issued a call this week for wind and solar energy development that will attract...10 figures that illustrate the 2021 resale fashion marketBrands and retailers alike have embraced the resale market, from fast fashion labels launching their own platforms to luxury houses setting their goals toward a...Facebook delays return to office for employees until January due to Delta fearsFacebook has pushed back its office return date for all US and some international employees until January due to concerns over the highly infectious Delta...Philippines extends travel ban for Bangladesh, 9 other countries over Delta concernsThe Philippines will extend a ban on travelers from Bangladesh and nine other countries till end of August because of concerns posed by the highly...Canadian Company to Acquire Brownsburg's CommoditAgManitoba-based digital agriculture company Farmers Edge Inc. says it will acquire CommoditAg in Brownsburg, an online marketplace for agriculture products. The company says the acquisition...Authentic Brands Group to acquire ReebokAdidas has sold sportswear brand Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) “for a total consideration of up to 2.1 billion euros” with the deal expected...Kappahl unveils new logo as part of new visual identityNordic fashion chain Kappahl has unveiled a new logo, rooted in its vibrant history, to mark the start of what it is calling a “major...Boohoo to create 5,000 jobs over next five yearsBritish fashion giant Boohoo has announced plans to create 5,000 new jobs in the UK over the next five years as part of a new...Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose moneyGoogle employees based in the same office before the pandemic could see different changes in pay if they switch to working from home permanently, with...Afterpay and New York Fashion Week announce NYFW Unlocked schedulePayment technology company Afterpay has announced its New York Fashion Week events calendar, bringing a new world of accessibility for consumers nationwide.Over the course of...eBay Q2 revenues up 14 percent, GMV down 7 percentFor the second quarter, eBay Inc., revenue was 2.7 billion dollars, up 14 percent on an as-reported basis and up 11 percent on a foreign...HSBC Bangladesh ‘International Retail Bank of the Year’HSBC Bangladesh has been named "International Retail Bank of the Year, Bangladesh" at the Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards 2021. The award recognises...ThredUp reports strong Q2 revenue growth ahead of European expansionSecond-hand fashion platform ThredUp has reported a 26.7 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter of the year as the red-hot resale market continues...Instagram begins testings ads in its Shop tabBusiness ads may soon be introduced in the Shop section of the popular social media app, Instagram. The mobile-only feature will be introduced to the...John Lewis acquires new fulfilment centre to support online growthThe John Lewis Partnership has signed an agreement with Tesco to lease a one million square foot distribution centre at Fenny Lock in Milton Keynes...Young flyboy mans ‘air tractor’ with spray businessDrew Farrell is living his dream while starting a new vital agriculture business in his home county.“I’ve always wanted to fly,” said Farrell, a 2018...From Berlin to Valencia: Five emerging European fashion hubsWhen one thinks of the fashion capital of Europe, visions of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées of Paris likely come to mind. Known for...Facebook to put controls on political advertising in Iraq to ensure transparencyTo provide greater transparency and controls on electoral and political ads, Facebook is rolling out new tools and policies in Iraq, ahead of the October...New surge in coronavirus cases dampens California tourism recoveryJust as the pandemic was receding and the tourism economy was starting to recover, the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 has largely put the...The tipping point: how to safeguard your home from falling furnitureToppling furniture has killed 27 Australians since 2000. Of these fatalities, 20 were children aged under seven.Every Australian wants their home to be a safe...One-third of Vietnam’s clothing factories reportedly closed due to CovidAround a third of Vietnam’s textile and garment factories have reportedly halted operations following a surge in cases of Covid-19 in the Southeast Asian country....Gadget, phone demand boosts Hon Hai, LarganHon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密), an iPhone assembler, has benefited from solid demand for Apple Inc’s latest smartphones and other gadgets such as high-end...DPD UK to acquire same-day delivery specialist CitySprintDPD UK is expanding its time-critical delivery capabilities by acquiring the UK’s largest privately-owned same-day distribution company, CitySprint.The acquisition, subject to regulatory clearance, will mean...Clothing exports' ranking a puzzleThe piece of news that Vietnam had crossed Bangladesh and became the second largest clothing exporter globally in 2020 is not a surprising one. Though...‘Genshin Impact’ Reveals Sayu Demo Trailer, Full Move List, Release DateGenshin Impact is about to roll out two more heroes at the same time, Yoimiya and Sayu, with Sayu being her four star accompaniment on...Etihad Opens Bookings For Travel From India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh And PakistanFrom 7 August, Etihad Airways will launch a number of flights from five Indian gateways, allowing eligible UAE residents to return, and for transit to...Cambodia garment workers ask global brands for pandemic aidCambodian garment workers are demanding the world's biggest clothing companies help recover millions of dollars worth of wages and benefits lost amid the coronavirus pandemic.Their...MCC's new agriculture program has successful first yearMcHenry County College is getting ready to welcome a new crop of Entrepreneurial Agriculture students this fall.The program, which trained its first group of students...Commercial real estate vacancies reflect transitional state of Greenville retail sceneFor 75 years, the Army-Navy store in downtown Greenville had occupied a 6,000-square-foot space on South Main Street. The business announced plans in early 2021...Textile innovator Byborre empowers creators to cut wasteBorre Akkersdijk, co-founder of Dutch textile innovation studio and clothing label Byborre, was drawn to the textile industry because it was one of the few...Tennessee tourism spending drops by more than 30% in 2020Tourism spending in Tennessee dropped in 2020 for the first time in 10 years, according to data from the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.Tennessee...Biden launches EV push with unions, auto industryPresident Biden today announced a multipronged plan for slashing car emissions and accelerating the country’s transition to electric vehicles over the next decade.The push marks...Working capital solution for Bangladesh millsSingapore-based invoice financing marketplace Incomlend is enabling fabric manufacturers and suppliers in Bangladesh to better manage their cash flow.Sadat Apparels, for example, a Bangladesh garment...Bangladesh's BGMEA requests India to expedite trade through land portThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) recently requested the Indian government to expedite and facilitate Bangladesh’s export-import trade through the Bangaon-Benapole land port....Levi Strauss enters activewear segment with acquisition of Beyond YogaLevi Strauss & Co has announced it is to buy US-based premium athletic and lifestyle apparel brand Beyond Yoga for an undisclosed sum as it...Apple MagSafe Battery Pack ReviewIf you make heavy use of your iPhone 12 and often find the battery running low while you're out and about, the Apple MagSafe Battery...Frasers Group reports drop in full-year revenue, profit as lockdowns biteFrasers Group has reported a drop in full-year revenue and pre-tax profit as store closures during the pandemic took their toll on the business.The group,...Rocky Brands Q2 net sales up 134 percentRocky Brands has reported a 134.2 percent increase in net sales in the second quarter of the year to 131.6 million dollars.The US company, which...Retailers New Look and Next to pilot new supply chain platformThe UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is working with technology companies IBM, Tech Data, and the Future Fashion Factory to design, prototype and pilot...How outdoor furniture brand Outer grew its unique showroom modelDespite experiencing the same challenges brought on by the pandemic as most of the industry, DTC furniture brand Outer hasn't slowed down on its path...Vietnam surpasses Bangladesh as world's second-largest garment exporterBangladesh had been the world’s second-largest garment exporter since 2010, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) rankings. However, Bangladesh has lost its rank to Vietnam...Hugo Boss aims to double sales to 4 billion euros by 2025While introducing a new 2025 growth strategy ‘Claim 5’, Hugo Boss Ag aims to double sales to 4 billion euros by 2025, which implies a...Caravana poised for global growth following backing from Cho VenturesMexican artisanal brand Caravana, inspired by the ancient Maya culture, is targeting global expansion following investment from Cho Ventures, the purpose-driven private investment office founded...Chip shortage feared to drag on for months, put brakes on recoveryThe automobile industry is being hit hard by a shortage of computer chips that has slowed production and is set to drag on for months.Carmakers...Nozomi Networks raises $100m to protect pipelines and other critical infrastructureIndustrial cybersecurity startup Nozomi Networks has raised $100m in pre-initial public listing (IPO) funding. It will use the capital injection to scale product development and...PVH completes sale of Heritage Brands business to Authentic Brands GroupPVH Corp. has completed its previously announced sale of its Heritage Brands business to Authentic Brands Group (ABG). The company said in a release that...Apple Unexpectedly Reveals Game-Changing Future For iPhone, Apple WatchApple never talks about unannounced products, at least not directly. But there are clues to be picked up in unexpected places. For instance, the company...More Swedish investors looking at ventures on BPO, manufacturing, dealership in DavaoTHE SWEDISH business community is exploring investment opportunities in Davao City, including in business process outsourcing (BPO) and dealership where some companies from the European...Klarna launches SME support package and acceleratorSwedish payments provider Klarna, known for its ‘buy now, pay later’ services, has launched a 3 million pound small business support package and accelerator programme...Global trade: Vietnam overtakes Bangladesh in apparel exportsVietnam has overtaken Bangladesh as the world’s second largest exporter of ready-made garments (RMG). Bangladesh is now in third position, with China remaining the largest...Michael Kors and Versace parent Capri Holdings raises revenue forecastVersace and Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd on on Friday raised its annual revenue forecast from 5.2 billion dollars to 5.3 bn dollars. The...Boohoo switches auditing modelReuters has reported that online retailer Boohoo will be moving all of its suppliers to a new auditing model over the next 12 months. This...'A recipe for disaster': Retail council warns of furniture shortages amid factory outbreaks, tariffsThe Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is warning that disruptions to furniture factories in Vietnam due to COVID-19, coupled with steep import tariffs, may cause...Emirates introduces complimentary Expo 2020 Dubai day passIf you’re booking a flight ticket to Dubai with Emirates, you stand to get a free day pass to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.The Dubai airline...Germany to allow institutional funds to hold up to 20% in crypto assetsGermany plans to allow certain institutional funds to invest billions of dollars in crypto assets for the first time.A law taking effect on Monday will...Mickey Boardman relaunches charity fashion sale after Soho ‘royal’ coupAfter downtown prince Mickey Boardman’s one-day sale of royal memorabilia to benefit Housing Works in Soho last month was such a regal hit, the Paper...Carter's posts strong sales and earnings growth in Q2Carter’s, Inc. reported net sales increase of 231.5 million dollars or 45 percent to 746.4 million dollars, reflecting strong growth in all business segments. The...VF revenues jump 104 percent, raises guidanceFirst quarter revenue at VF Corporation increased 104 percent or 96 percent in constant currency to 2.2 billion dollars.The company said in a statement that...Cornish office furniture manufacturer MARK Product to build new factoryA manufacturer of office furniture is building a new HQ and factory on the site of an old tin mine in Cornwall.Contract furniture producer MARK...Twitter launches e-commerce pilot programme in USTwitter on Wednesday launched a pilot project in the US to test the potential for e-commerce on its platform.Called “Shop Module,” the initiative will create...Emirates says flight ban from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka extended to Aug 7Dubai airline Emirates has again pushed the start of passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.The carrier announced on Wednesday, July 28 that...Puma sales and profit increase, expects FY21 sales to grow by 20 percentSales at Puma increased by 95.8 percent currency adjusted and 91.2 percent reported to 1,589.1 million euros. The company said, all regions and product divisions...Calida and Aubade brands drive sales growth at the Calida GroupFor the first half period of 2021, Calida Group reported a 30.2 percent increase in sales to 153.9 million Swiss francs in currency-adjusted terms. At...Chinese company to invest $42 million in Ishwardi EPZChinese company Vanessa Enterprise Ltd has signed a $41.77 million deal with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to produce ladies intimate garments accessories in...L Catterton to buy majority stake in Italian luxury brand EtroPrivate equity firm L Catterton, whose apparel investments include Sweaty Betty, Ganni and Pepe Jeans, is to acquire Italian luxury label Etro.The deal will see...Warframe Will Get Cross-Play And Cross-SaveToday, Digital Extremes announced during TennoCon 2021 that its popular online shooter Warframe will get full cross-play and cross-save support, letting space ninjas take their...Biden order to strengthen hand of small farmers in legal fightsA new executive order from President Biden targeting anti-competitive business practices is expected to give a major boost to sustainability efforts in the agriculture industry.The...There's a major one-day sale at Macy's right now—shop the best dealsSummer is in full swing, and if you've been waiting for the right time to splurge on a new dress or that must-have beach tote,...Very Group appoints STJ Advisors to explore potential IPOThe owners of Very Group are reportedly gearing up for a potential 2022 IPO of the British e-tailer.The Barclay family, who also own The Daily...Highest paying jobs in Tampa for high school graduatesThe average college graduate in 2019 earned $78,000 a year, while the average high school graduate takes home just $45,000, according to research from the...Electric Cars Are Splitting The Automobile Industry In HalfIn industry, as established as the automotive industry, it’s rare to see the industry leaders diverge as fundamentally as they are today. By vehicles sold,...Kohl's is having a massive home sale on kitchen essentials, home furniture and moreMost homes could use an upgrade every now and then. Maybe it's changing up the look of your living room, or perhaps your bed could...Recycling investment firm moves deeper into e-scrapERI this week received private equity funding from investment firm Closed Loop Partners. ERI’s chairman says the capital will help the processor deploy advanced processing...Liberty of London full-year sales take lockdown hit, but online shinesLuxury British department store Liberty of London has reported a sharp drop in sales for the year ended January 30 2021 as multiple lockdowns took...Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS and iPadOS 15 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to download and test the new updates ahead...In Seattle’s hot housing market, nearly a quarter of sales are all cashIn one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, nearly one in four homes is selling for all cash. Between January and April,...Citizen Glory Apparel Combines Faith and FashionWhen Citizen Glory founder Amber Higgins moved to Fort Worth, everything changed. For six years she had lived in Los Angeles, immersing herself in Hollywood...Neiwai raises 100 million dollarsChinese lingerie brand Neiwai has raised 100 million dollars in a Series D financing round led by an unnamed global investment group. The news reported...Tourism not contributing to surge of COVID-19 infections in GreeceTourism is not to blame for a surge of COVID-19 infections in Greece, the tourism minister said on Wednesday after the government reintroduced restrictions aimed...Is Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Stock Near the Top of the Chemicals Industry?Eastman Chemical Company (Eastman Chemical Company) is the highest overall rated company in the Chemicals industry with an overall score of 73. EMN is up...Form Us With Love and Baux Turn Textile Offcuts Into Acoustic PanelsStockholm-based Form Us With Love is an unusual design studio in that it is also an incubator of sorts, with team members free to explore...Safilo signs eyewear licensing agreement with Carolina HerreraSafilo and Carolina Herrera have announced a five-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of Carolina Herrera branded eyewear. The company said...Cucinelli's majority shareholder sells 0.95 percent stakeBrunello Cucinelli’s top shareholder, the Fedone holding company, has sold 640,000 shares, a 0.95 percent stake. The shares were sold via an accelerated bookbinding procedure...Marcolin boosts presence in China with new subsidiaryItalian eyewear group Marcolin has opened its own subsidiary in Shanghai to strengthen its presence in China.The addition of China means that Marcolin now operates...JetBlue Pilots to Receive M1 iPad ProJetBlue was one of the first airlines in the United States to adopt digital documentation in the cockpit. The airline first received Federal Aviation Administration...Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack Unlocks Long Rumored Reverse Charging FeatureWhen attached to an iPhone that's charging via Lightning, the iPhone can deliver power to the MagSafe Battery Pack, which is the first instance of...Las Vegas Apparel Is Coming! Here’s Why You Should Head WestGet ready–we’re packing our bags and heading across the country in time for the West Coast fashion extravaganza that is Las Vegas Apparel. Taking place...Coty to relaunch Kylie Cosmetics and announces UK retail partnersCoty is relaunching Kylie Cosmetics with new vegan formulas, refreshed packaging, and direct-to-consumer websites in the US, the UK, France and Germany, alongside select bricks...Five Tips For Choosing A Winning Dropshipping ProductWhat you sell defines your business, and dropshipping is no exception. One of the most essential steps when starting a dropshipping business is definitely product...Changing role of banks in export tradeBANKS work as intermediaries. They take savings from savers and extend loans to borrowers/investors. Once upon a time their function was referred to as 3-6-3,...Shaftesbury announces winners of 2021 tailoring bursaryShaftesbury, owners of destination Carnaby Street in London, has announced two winners of its tailoring bursary in collaboration with London College of Fashion, UAL, which...China's online regulator orders removal of 25 Didi mobile appsChina's cyberspace administration will remove 25 mobile apps operated by Didi Global from app stores as the government stepped up a crackdown on the ride-hailing...Collaboration provides free laptops to low-income youthsThe nonprofit arm of ITAD firm PlanITROI partnered with Microsoft to provide hundreds of refurbished laptops to low-income students of color in Texas and Tennessee.Denville,...